attack
gb/ətˈæk/ us/ətˈæk/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Use force to harm
To try to hurt or damage someone or something with force.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to attack [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attack' with 'criticize'. While criticism can be described as an 'attack' in a figurative sense, in the basic meaning it refers to physical or direct action.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
assault (Often more formal or legal; can refer to both physical and verbal aggression.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
defend (Means to protect oneself or someone/something else from harm or attack.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
attack an enemy
|attack a target
|attack a player
|attack a position
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The army attacked the city at dawn.
- He was attacked by a gang while walking home.
- Protesters attacked the government's new policy.
- The dog suddenly attacked the mail carrier.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The cat attacked the bird.
- Soldiers attacked the small town.
- A man attacked another man in the park.
- The team attacked the goal in the final minute.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
event
2
Act of harming with force
An act of trying to hurt or damage someone or something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an attack on [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'attack' (noun) with 'attacker' (person who attacks).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
assault (Often more formal and can refer to both legal and military contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
launch an attack
|under attack
|terrorist attack
|military attack
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The country responded to the missile attack with airstrikes.
- There was a violent attack on the village last night.
- The politician faced an attack from his opponents.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The city was under attack.
- A sudden attack happened in the street.
- They planned an attack on the base.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
Strongly criticize
To say strong and negative things about someone or something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to attack [someone/something] for [reason]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'attack' here means physical violence; in this sense it is only verbal or written criticism.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
criticize (Less forceful; 'attack' suggests more aggressive criticism.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
praise (Means to express approval or admiration instead of criticism.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
attack a policy
|attack someone's character
|attack an idea
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The report attacked the company's safety record.
- He attacked her ideas during the debate.
- Critics attacked the film for its poor script.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She attacked his plan in the meeting.
- The writer attacked the new law.
- They attacked the idea because it was too risky.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
event
4
Sudden illness episode
A short time when you feel very sick or have a strong feeling.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
an attack of [illness/feeling]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'heart attack' with 'stroke'; they are different medical conditions.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
episode (Neutral term for a short period of symptoms; less intense sounding than 'attack'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
recovery (Refers to returning to normal health after illness.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
heart attack
|panic attack
|asthma attack
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|emotions
|body
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
- She had an asthma attack during the race.
- I had an attack of nerves before the performance.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My uncle had a heart attack.
- She had a panic attack at work.
- He had an asthma attack after running.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
attack
IPA
GB/ətˈæk/
US/ətˈæk/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
at - tack (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tack)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: attack
- Plural: attack, attacks
Verb
- Base: attack
- 3rd Person Singular: attacks
- Present Participle: attacking
- Past: attacked
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
attacks
noun
attacking
verb
attacked
verb
Core family
attacker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counterattack
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
attack on [someone/something]
1/ətˈæk ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Aggressive act toward target
An act of trying to hurt or damage a person or thing.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- There was an attack on the embassy last night.
- He made a verbal attack on his opponent.
heart attack
1/hˈɑɹt ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Sudden heart failure episode
A serious health problem when the heart stops working well suddenly.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He died of a heart attack at age 60.
- Smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack.
launch an attack
1/lˈɔnt͡ʃ ən ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Start aggressive action
To start trying to hurt, damage, or defeat someone or something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The army launched an attack at dawn.
- Protesters launched an attack on the new law.
under attack
1/ˈʌndɚ ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Being aggressively targeted
Being harmed or criticized by others.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The city is under attack from enemy forces.
- The company has been under attack for its poor working conditions.
panic attack
1/pˈænɪk ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
sudden episode of intense fear
A short time when a person suddenly feels very strong fear or anxiety, often with physical signs like fast heartbeat, shaking, or trouble breathing.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She had a panic attack on the crowded train and had to get off at the next stop.
- After his first panic attack, he went to see a doctor.
- Loud noises can sometimes trigger a panic attack in him.
panic attack
2/pˈænɪk ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Sudden intense fear episode
A short time when you feel very afraid and your body reacts strongly.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She had a panic attack before her speech.
- Panic attacks can make it hard to breathe.