under attack

phrase

: in the process of being attacked

soldiers under attack

a politician who is under attack from his opponents

—often used in the phrase come under attack with the meaning "to begin being attacked"

a theory that has recently come under attack

Examples of under attack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

American nationals are among those who have come under attack while accompanying Palestinian farmers on their harvests. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Ramaswamy, who is challenging Democrat Amy Acton for the governor’s seat, has come under attack from some critics for airing a campaign ad this week featuring Acton’s estranged mother slamming her daughter as a troubled liar. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026

In the Strait of Hormuz, at least nine tankers and cargo ships have come under attack since Sunday as Iran tries to choke off oil exports through the waterway. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Flanagan received the organization’s endorsement and told The Advocate that Democrats should defend communities under attack. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for under attack

• ammoniac
• biofeedback
• counterattack
• demoniac
• elegiac
• noncardiac
• paranoiac
• aback
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack