attack
BrE /əˈtæk/ AmE /əˈtæk/
verb / noun en → es
past attacked pp attacked ing attacking
to try to hurt or kill someone or something by using physical force
atacar, agredir
- attack sb/sth
Collocations attack a person · attack an animal
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The dog attacked the postman.
El perro atacó al cartero.
to criticize someone or something in a very strong way
atacar, criticar duramente
- attack sb/sth
Collocations attack an idea · attack a policy
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The newspaper attacked the government's decision.
El periódico atacó la decisión del gobierno.
an attempt to hurt or kill someone by using physical force
ataque, agresión
- an attack on sb/sth
Collocations a terrorist attack · a surprise attack
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The city was under attack from enemy forces.
La ciudad estaba bajo ataque de las fuerzas enemigas.
a strong criticism of someone or something
ataque, crítica fuerte
- an attack on sb/sth
Collocations an attack on a politician · an attack on a policy
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The opposition launched an attack on the prime minister.
La oposición lanzó un ataque contra el primer ministro.