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past tense of attack
Synonyms & Antonyms of attacked
1
to take sudden, violent action against
- our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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Words Related to attacked
- ambuscaded,
- ambushed,
- surprised
- (also surprized),
- waylaid
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2
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
- the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted
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Words Related to attacked
- chastised,
- chid
- (or chided),
- criticized,
- laced (into),
- rebuked,
- reprimanded
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3
to start work on energetically
- Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm
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