Synonyms of fly at

fly at

phrase

as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against

The batter flew at the pitcher, thinking the beanball was thrown on purpose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attack
• assault
• raid
• storm
• turn (on)
• set at
• descend (on or upon)
• strike
• set on
• jump (on)
• set upon
• ambush
• charge
• go in (on)
• rob
• round on
• pounce (on or upon)
• pitch into
• tear into
• invade
• light into
• rush
• beat up on
• sic
• beset
• assail
• trash
• swarm
• bushwhack
• gang up (on)
• surprise
• go at
• sack
• mob
• bomb
• flank
• mug
• nuke
• waylay
• cannon
• blitz
• besiege
• buffet
• barrage
• loot
• plunder
• batter
• plaster
• bang away (at)
• bombard
• cannonade
• bum-rush
• ravage
• pillage
• ambuscade
• harry
• foray
• envelop
• overrun
• press
• beleaguer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• cover
• defend
• secure
• guard
• shield

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fly at

Rather than flying at low altitude for most of their flight, ballistic missiles typically follow a high-speed ballistic trajectory, making interception significantly more challenging. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

And for Delta customers who fly at least occasionally, buying coffee will once again be one of the simplest ways to add a few extra SkyMiles to their account without changing their routine. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

That distance expands to 2,000 feet when flying at higher altitudes, unless in a specialized airspace. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

After a decade of partial isolation from international sports, Russian athletes and sports fans may finally see their flag flying at an Olympic Games in the near future. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026