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- [uh-tak]
- /əˈtæk/
- /əˈtæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-tak]
- /əˈtæk/
Definitions of attacked word
- verb with object attacked to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands. 1
- verb with object attacked to begin hostilities against; start an offensive against: to attack the enemy. 1
- verb with object attacked to blame or abuse violently or bitterly. 1
- verb with object attacked to direct unfavorable criticism against; criticize severely; argue with strongly: He attacked his opponent's statement. 1
- verb with object attacked to try to destroy, especially with verbal abuse: to attack the mayor's reputation. 1
- verb with object attacked to set about (a task) or go to work on (a thing) vigorously: to attack housecleaning; to attack the hamburger hungrily. 1
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Origin of attacked
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; earlier atta(c)que < Middle French atta(c)quer < Italian attaccare to attack, attach
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Parts of speech for Attacked
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attacked popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
attacked usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attacked
adj attacked
adjective attacked
- assailed — Simple past tense and past participle of assail.
Antonyms for attacked
verb attacked
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.
Top questions with attacked
- how many planes attacked pearl harbor?
- when was pearl harbor attacked?
- how many japanese planes attacked pearl harbor?
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