attacks

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /əˈtæk/
- /əˈtæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /əˈtæk/

Definition of attacks word

noun attacks Plural form of attack. 1

Just one definition for attacks

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Parts of speech for Attacks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Attacks

attacks popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for attacks

verb attacks

assaults — Plural form of assault.
ambushes — Plural form of ambush.
advances — personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc
bashes — to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
bats — crazy; very eccentric

noun attacks

intrusions — an act or instance of intruding.
inroads — a damaging or serious encroachment: inroads on our savings.
bouts — a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.
occurrences — the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
accesses — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.

All 24 Synonyms of attacks

Antonyms for attacks

verb attacks

aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
assists — Plural form of assist.
guards — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
shields — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
sanctions — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.

noun attacks

healths — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
approvals — Plural form of approval.
commendations — the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.

All 8 Antonyms of attacks

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