attack
gb/ətˈæk/ us/ətˈæk/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1500
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
A2
action
1
Use force to harm
To try to hurt or damage someone or something with force.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to attack [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
assault (Often more formal or legal; can refer to both physical and verbal aggression.)
Vinyume
defend (Means to protect oneself or someone/something else from harm or attack.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
attack an enemy
|attack a target
|attack a player
|attack a position
Mada
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
A2
event
2
Act of harming with force
An act of trying to hurt or damage someone or something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an attack on [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'attack' (noun) with 'attacker' (person who attacks).
Visawe
assault (Often more formal and can refer to both legal and military contexts.)
Vinyume
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
launch an attack
|under attack
|terrorist attack
|military attack
Mada
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The city was under attack.
- A sudden attack happened in the street.
- They planned an attack on the base.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
Strongly criticize
To say strong and negative things about someone or something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to attack [someone/something] for [reason]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think 'attack' here means physical violence; in this sense it is only verbal or written criticism.
Visawe
criticize (Less forceful; 'attack' suggests more aggressive criticism.)
Vinyume
praise (Means to express approval or admiration instead of criticism.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
attack a policy
|attack someone's character
|attack an idea
Mada
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The report attacked the company's safety record.
- He attacked her ideas during the debate.
- Critics attacked the film for its poor script.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She attacked his plan in the meeting.
- The writer attacked the new law.
- They attacked the idea because it was too risky.
Nomino
B1
event
4
Sudden illness episode
A short time when you feel very sick or have a strong feeling.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an attack of [illness/feeling]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'heart attack' with 'stroke'; they are different medical conditions.
Visawe
episode (Neutral term for a short period of symptoms; less intense sounding than 'attack'.)
Vinyume
recovery (Refers to returning to normal health after illness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
heart attack
|panic attack
|asthma attack
Mada
health
|emotions
|body
Mifano
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
- She had an asthma attack during the race.
- I had an attack of nerves before the performance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My uncle had a heart attack.
- She had a panic attack at work.
- He had an asthma attack after running.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
attack
IPA
GB/ətˈæk/
US/ətˈæk/
Silabi na mkazo
at - tack (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tack)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: attack
- Plural: attack, attacks
Verb
- Base: attack
- 3rd Person Singular: attacks
- Present Participle: attacking
- Past: attacked
Familia ya neno
Forms
attacks
noun
attacking
verb
attacked
verb
Core family
attacker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counterattack
noun
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She had a panic attack before her speech.
- Panic attacks can make it hard to breathe.