postattack

at·tack

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Definitions of postattack word

verb with object postattack 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 postattack to begin hostilities against; start an offensive against: to attack the enemy. 1
verb with object postattack to blame or abuse violently or bitterly. 1
verb with object postattack to direct unfavorable criticism against; criticize severely; argue with strongly: He attacked his opponent's statement. 1
verb with object postattack to try to destroy, especially with verbal abuse: to attack the mayor's reputation. 1
verb with object postattack to set about (a task) or go to work on (a thing) vigorously: to attack housecleaning; to attack the hamburger hungrily. 1

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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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.

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

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