"Attack" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"attack" Definition
- [countable, uncountable] an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
- [countable, uncountable] an act of trying to kill or injure the enemy in war, using weapons such as guns and bombs
- [countable] a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe
- [countable] a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear
- [countable, uncountable] strong criticism of somebody/something in speech or in writing
- [singular] (British English) (North American English offense) the players in a team whose job is to try to score goals or points
- [countable, uncountable] attack (on something) the actions that players take to try to score a goal or win the game
- [countable] attack (on something) an action that you take to try to stop or change something that you feel is bad
- [uncountable, countable] the action of something such as an insect, or a disease, that causes damage to something/somebody
"attack" Synonyms & Antonyms
"attack" synonyms:
- assault,
- bashing,
- beating,
- violence,
- aggression,
- harm,
- punching,
- abuse,
- offence,
- offense,
- assaulting,
- impugnment,
- jumping,
- knocking,
- vilification,
- whacking,
- buffeting,
- flogging,
- mauling
"attack" antonyms:
- defence,
- defense,
- protection,
- safeguard,
- immunity,
- security,
- shield,
- cover,
- deterrent,
- shelter,
- reprisal,
- guarding,
- guard,
- safeguarding,
- protector,
- shade,
- refuge,
- resistance,
- measure