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

Flags are flying at half-mast to honor singer Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

His burst was impressive, as was his ability to fly at the rim and put the ball softly off the glass. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Zipline has two flying robots that can deliver either up to 4 or 8 pounds in cargo while flying at about 60 to 70 miles per hour. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026