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

At least two vessels have come under attack in Hormuz since Saturday, according to incident reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre. — Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The immediate impact of Ukraine’s diplomatic commuter link being under attack is profound. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

By portraying white people as under attack or unfairly displaced, these narratives transform social change into a story of persecution and provide a powerful justification for political mobilization. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

And right now in this country, the rights of disabled people are under attack, and especially their wellbeing and their access to appropriate healthcare. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for under attack

• ammoniac
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• demoniac
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• paranoiac
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• bareback
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