Attacking
/əˈtækɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo assault or make a violent attempt to harm or damage.
/əˈtækɪŋ/
To make a violent assault on.
The lion attacked the zebra.
💡 Simply: To hit or fight someone or something.
More Examples
Criminals were attacking the citizens at night.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were attacking the enemy stronghold."
"The team was attacking aggressively in the final minutes."
Aggressive, hostile, or offensive in nature.
/əˈtækɪŋ/
Showing aggression or hostility.
His attacking stance intimidated his opponent.
💡 Simply: Acting aggressively.
More Examples
The general's attacking strategy proved successful.
How It's Used
"He had an attacking style of play."
Idioms & expressions
under attack
Being subjected to an assault or criticism.
"The city was under attack."
From Old French *attacher, meaning "to attach," ultimately from Latin *attaccare. The meaning shifted to aggressive assault.
Historically, 'attacking' was more frequently used in a military context, referring to battles and sieges.
Memory tip
Think of a dog 'tackling' someone – it's a forceful action.