All Definitions for Attacks
Below are all the dictionary definitions of attacks:
1An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
2An attempt to detract from the worth or credibility of, a person, position, idea, object, or thing, by physical, verbal, emotional, or other assault.
3Any of several specific maneuvers, skills, or special abilities that a character can use to inflict damage against opponents.
4An attempt to exploit a vulnerability in a computer system.
5To apply violent force to someone or something.
6To aggressively challenge a person, idea, etc., with words (particularly in newspaper headlines, because it typesets into less space than "criticize" or similar).
7To begin to affect
8To act upon injuriously or destructively
9To begin to decompose or waste.
10To deal with something in a direct way
11To set to work upon.
12The beginning of active operations on anything.
13A time in which one attacks
14The offence of a battle.
15The sudden onset of a disease or condition.
16An active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease.
17The onset of a musical note, particularly with respect to the strength (and duration) of that onset.
18The amount of time taken for the volume of an audio signal to go from zero to maximum level (e.g. an audio waveform representing a snare drum hit would feature a very fast attack, whereas that of a wave washing to shore would feature a slow attack).
19The initial sensory impact of a wine.
20To move forward in an active attempt to score a point, as opposed to trying not to concede.
21To accelerate quickly in an attempt to get ahead of the other riders.
22To set a field, or bowl in a manner designed to get wickets.
23To bat aggressively, so as to score runs quickly.
24Collectively, the bowlers of a cricket side.
25Any contact with the ball other than a serve or block which sends the ball across the plane of the net.
26The three attackmen on the field or all the attackmen of a team.
27To aim balls at the batsman’s wicket.
28Designed or kept for the purpose of confrontation.
29(Of a chemical species) To approach a chemical species or bond in order to form a bond with it.
30Short for heart attack. [(cardiology, pathology) An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.]
About synonyms for attacks
Finding the right synonym for attacks helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.", attacks has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for attacks, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.