especially : one of a disease that is long-lasting or that tends to occur over and over again. especially : an active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease. specifically : an attempt to have the judgment of …

Define attacking. attacking synonyms, attacking pronunciation, attacking translation, English dictionary definition of attacking. v. at·tacked , at·tack·ing , at·tacks v. tr. 1. To set upon with violent force. 2. To …

He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of teenagers. Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn. Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked.

Attack is the most general word and applies to a beginning of hostilities, esp. those definitely planned: to attack from ambush. Assail implies vehement, sudden, and sometimes repeated attack: to assail with …

Jan 3, 2026 · /əˈtækɪŋ/ /əˈtækɪŋ/ IPA guide Definitions of attacking adjective disposed to attack synonyms: assaultive

If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations. [VERB noun] A newspaper ran an editorial …

The word 'attacking' originates from the Old French word 'atakker', which means 'to attack, assail'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from military strategies to sports tactics.