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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

A decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

The act of attacking

Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

An offensive move in a sport or game

Strong criticism

Intense adverse criticism

The onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

A sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

Begin to injure

Set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

Attack in speech or writing

Launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

Take the initiative and go on the offensive

Attack someone physically or emotionally