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

In the initial report, the Delta pilot added that the plane was flying at 200 feet in its descent. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet above ground level, producing a roar that was heard across downtown, Land Park and Rosemont, according to readers who contacted The Sacramento Bee. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

To honor Pahira, Shapiro ordered the flags to fly at half-staff. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026