attack
//əˈtæk//
Noun
An aggressive action or assault against someone or something, especially using physical force or weapons.
The army launched an attack on the enemy base.
A sudden onset of a disease or medical condition.
He suffered a heart attack last night.
Strong criticism or verbal opposition directed at someone or something.
The politician faced a strong attack from the media.
An offensive move or strategy in sports or games aimed at scoring or gaining advantage.
The team's attack was strong in the second half.
Antonym
Verb
To use force or violence against someone or something in order to harm or damage them.
The dog attacked the intruder.
To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.
The newspaper attacked the government's new policy.
To begin to deal with or work on something in a determined or vigorous way.
She attacked the problem with great energy.
To damage or have a harmful effect on something.
The disease attacks the nervous system.