What is another word for attacks?

Pronunciation: [ɐtˈaks] (IPA)

The word "attacks" can be replaced with a variety of synonyms that convey a similar meaning. Some examples include assault, aggression, onslaught, offensive, raid, strike, barrage, blitz, and foray. Each of these words implies a forceful and sudden action with the intention of causing harm or damage. They can be used in different contexts, such as describing military attacks, verbal attacks, physical attacks, or cyber attacks. Choosing the right synonym can help to convey the tone and intensity of the situation, as well as make the writing more varied and interesting.

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Usage examples for Attacks

He himself sat upon a stone with short rifle in hand to defend her from attacks by wild beasts, if the fire did not afford sufficient protection.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Two attacks-that is bad!
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Only beyond the range of life in the utmost North were we free from his attacks.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Attacks

  • The good news was that Enterprise and the newly arrived Yorktown had attacked the Marshall and Gilbert islands. Those attacks had a great effect on morale.
    Jack Adams
  • We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.
    Jack Adams
  • The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.
    Samuel Adams
  • It is our people who are sitting in the dark because of these cowardly and treacherous attacks, not our occupiers.
    Iyad Allawi
  • In some ways, September 11, 2001, seems a long time ago. Yet we have done so much in only a few years, and we will continue to do so in the future, to prevent such attacks on America.
    George Allen

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