Synonyms for attack

Other words for “attack”, grouped by meaning.

We found 18 synonyms for “attack”. The most common are onslaught, onset, onrush, fire, flak.

noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

noun intense adverse criticism

noun ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

noun the act of attacking

Synonymsattempt

noun a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

verb launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

Synonymsassail

Oppositesdefend

verb attack in speech or writing

verb take the initiative and go on the offensive

Synonymsaggress

verb attack someone physically or emotionally

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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