Word: ATTACK
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Definition of ATTACK
- An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.
- An attempt to detract from the worth or credibility of, a person, position, idea, object, or thing, by physical, verbal, emotional, or other assault.
"They claimed the censorship of the article was an attack on free speech."
- A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
"The army timed their attack to coincide with the local celebrations."
- To apply violent force to someone or something.
"This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened."
- To aggressively challenge a person, idea, etc., with words (particularly in newspaper headlines, because it typesets into less space than "criticize" or similar).
"She published an article attacking the recent pay cuts."
- To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "attack" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "attack" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATTACK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ATTACK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ATTACK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ATTACK:
- # the attack effect
- # master of attack
- # playing with attack
- # in terms of attack
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