(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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attack |
onrush |
onset |
onslaught |
sample sentences
"the attack began at dawn"
semantic pointers
hypernym
domain of synset (topic)
hyponym
ground attack
charge
banzai attack, banzai charge
diversion, diversionary attack
penetration, incursion
blitz, blitzkrieg
strike
counterattack, countermove
bombing, bombardment
fire, firing
strafe
surprise attack, coup de main
part meronym