verb
They were attacked on their way home by a gang of boys. Helicopter gunships were sent out to attack the bunker
His article attacked the minister for his views on housing
We attacked the meal with gusto
Rheumatism attacks young and old alike
Termites have attacked the beams of the house. Watch how the acid attacks the areas on the plate that have not been protected
noun
The enemy responded to our attack with a smokescreen. After capturing the pawn, Karpov launched an attack on the queen
The quarterly's attack is totally uncalled for
Preston has had another attack of gout. How do you stop an attack of hiccups?
Noting the attack on the planks by shipworm, the surveyor declared the vessel unseaworthy. Aluminium will not withstand the attack of the salt air in this area
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