Another word for attack

Illness

• relapse

  1. To return to a former state.
  2. To become sicker after partial recovery from an illness.
  3. To recur. Used of an illness.

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  1. To return to a former state.
  2. To become sicker after partial recovery from an illness.
  3. To recur. Used of an illness.

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• bout

  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time spent in a particular way; a spell:

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• fit

  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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  1. To be the proper size and shape for:
  2. To cause to be the proper size and shape:
  3. To measure for proper size:

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• seizure

  1. The act or an instance of seizing or the condition of being seized.
  2. A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or another disorder.

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  1. The act or an instance of seizing or the condition of being seized.
  2. A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or another disorder.

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Offensive tactical action

• counterattack

  1. A return attack.
  2. To deliver a return attack or make a return attack against.

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  1. A return attack.
  2. To deliver a return attack or make a return attack against.

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• encroachment

  1. The act or an instance of encroaching.
  2. A violation of the rules in which a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent prior to the snap of the ball.

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  1. The act or an instance of encroaching.
  2. A violation of the rules in which a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent prior to the snap of the ball.

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• inroad

  1. An advance, especially at another's expense; an encroachment:
  2. A reduction or diminishment, especially by encroachment:
  3. A hostile invasion; a raid.

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  1. An advance, especially at another's expense; an encroachment:
  2. A reduction or diminishment, especially by encroachment:
  3. A hostile invasion; a raid.

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• onrush

  1. A forward rush or flow.
  2. A violent physical or verbal attack; an assault.

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  1. A forward rush or flow.
  2. A violent physical or verbal attack; an assault.

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• increased presence

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• intervention

  1. The act or process of intervening:
  2. The systematic process of assessment and planning employed to remediate or prevent a social, educational, or developmental problem:
  3. An act that alters the course of a disease, injury, or condition by initiating a treatment or performing a procedure or surgery.

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  1. The act or process of intervening:
  2. The systematic process of assessment and planning employed to remediate or prevent a social, educational, or developmental problem:
  3. An act that alters the course of a disease, injury, or condition by initiating a treatment or performing a procedure or surgery.

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• intrusion

  1. The act of intruding or the condition of being intruded on.
  2. An inappropriate or unwelcome addition.
  3. The forcing of molten rock into an earlier formation.

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  1. The act of intruding or the condition of being intruded on.
  2. An inappropriate or unwelcome addition.
  3. The forcing of molten rock into an earlier formation.

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• forced entrance

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• incursion

  1. An aggressive entrance into foreign territory; a raid or invasion.
  2. The act of entering another's territory or domain.
  3. The act of entering or running into:

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  1. An aggressive entrance into foreign territory; a raid or invasion.
  2. The act of entering another's territory or domain.
  3. The act of entering or running into:

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• invasion

  1. The act of invading, especially the entrance of an armed force into a territory to conquer.
  2. The entry into bodily tissue and subsequent proliferation of an injurious entity, such as a pathogen or tumor.
  3. An intrusion or encroachment:

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  1. The act of invading, especially the entrance of an armed force into a territory to conquer.
  2. The entry into bodily tissue and subsequent proliferation of an injurious entity, such as a pathogen or tumor.
  3. An intrusion or encroachment:

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• initiative

  1. The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
  2. A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
  3. The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.

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  1. The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
  2. A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
  3. The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.

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• assailing

  1. Present participle of assail.

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  1. Present participle of assail.

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• cross-fire

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• boarding

  1. a structure or covering of boards
  2. boards collectively; light timber
  3. the act of going on board a ship, aircraft, bus, etc.

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  1. a structure or covering of boards
  2. boards collectively; light timber
  3. the act of going on board a ship, aircraft, bus, etc.

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• blockade

  1. The isolation of a nation, area, city, or harbor by hostile ships or forces in order to prevent the entrance and exit of traffic and commerce.
  2. The forces used to effect this isolation.
  3. To set up a blockade against:

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  1. The isolation of a nation, area, city, or harbor by hostile ships or forces in order to prevent the entrance and exit of traffic and commerce.
  2. The forces used to effect this isolation.
  3. To set up a blockade against:

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• trespass

  1. To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or implied force or violence, especially to enter onto another's land wrongfully.
  2. To infringe on the privacy, time, or attention of another:
  3. To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err.

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  1. To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or implied force or violence, especially to enter onto another's land wrongfully.
  2. To infringe on the privacy, time, or attention of another:
  3. To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err.

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• firing

  1. The process of applying fire or heat, as in the hardening or glazing of ceramics.
  2. Fuel for fires.
  3. The act or an instance of dismissing someone from a job.

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  1. The process of applying fire or heat, as in the hardening or glazing of ceramics.
  2. Fuel for fires.
  3. The act or an instance of dismissing someone from a job.

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• siege

  1. The surrounding and blockading of a city, town, or fortress by an army attempting to capture it.
  2. A prolonged period, as of illness:
  3. A seat, especially a throne.

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  1. The surrounding and blockading of a city, town, or fortress by an army attempting to capture it.
  2. A prolonged period, as of illness:
  3. A seat, especially a throne.

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• cannonade

  1. To assault with heavy artillery fire.
  2. To deliver heavy artillery fire.
  3. An extended, usually heavy discharge of artillery.

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  1. To assault with heavy artillery fire.
  2. To deliver heavy artillery fire.
  3. An extended, usually heavy discharge of artillery.

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• fusillade

  1. A discharge from a number of firearms, fired simultaneously or in rapid succession.
  2. A rapid outburst or barrage:
  3. To attack with a fusillade.

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  1. A discharge from a number of firearms, fired simultaneously or in rapid succession.
  2. A rapid outburst or barrage:
  3. To attack with a fusillade.

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• bombardment

  1. the act of bombing, especially towns or cities
  2. heavy artillery fire
  3. (physics) the incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance

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  1. the act of bombing, especially towns or cities
  2. heavy artillery fire
  3. (physics) the incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance

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• barrage

  1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

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  1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

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• shooting

  1. the act or an instance of shooting a gun, specif., one that results in wounding or killing

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  1. the act or an instance of shooting a gun, specif., one that results in wounding or killing

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• coup de main (French)

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• sally

  1. To rush out or leap forth suddenly:
  2. To issue suddenly from a defensive or besieged position to attack an enemy.
  3. To set out on a trip or excursion:

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  1. To rush out or leap forth suddenly:
  2. To issue suddenly from a defensive or besieged position to attack an enemy.
  3. To set out on a trip or excursion:

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• volley

  1. A simultaneous discharge of a number of bullets or other projectiles.
  2. The bullets or projectiles so discharged.
  3. A group of remarks, expressions, or actions directed toward a certain recipient or audience:

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  1. A simultaneous discharge of a number of bullets or other projectiles.
  2. The bullets or projectiles so discharged.
  3. A group of remarks, expressions, or actions directed toward a certain recipient or audience:

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• broadside

  1. The side of a ship above the water line.
  2. All the guns on one side of a warship.
  3. The simultaneous discharge of these guns.

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  1. The side of a ship above the water line.
  2. All the guns on one side of a warship.
  3. The simultaneous discharge of these guns.

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• assailment

  1. (rare) An assault; an attack.

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  1. (rare) An assault; an attack.

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• storming

  1. Present participle of storm.
  2. The act by which something is stormed.

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  1. Present participle of storm.
  2. The act by which something is stormed.

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• push

  1. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it:
  2. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove:
  3. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press.

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  1. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it:
  2. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove:
  3. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press.

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• offensive military operation

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• outbreak

  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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  1. A sudden increase:
  2. A sudden eruption; an outburst:

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• irruption

  1. The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
  2. An abrupt increase of numbers of a particular animal.

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  1. The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
  2. An abrupt increase of numbers of a particular animal.

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• onset

  1. The beginning or start of something:
  2. The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͝o&STRESS;klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset.
  3. An attack by military forces; an assault.

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  1. The beginning or start of something:
  2. The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͝o&STRESS;klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset.
  3. An attack by military forces; an assault.

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• offensive

  1. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment:
  2. Disagreeable to the senses:
  3. Making a physical or military attack:

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  1. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment:
  2. Disagreeable to the senses:
  3. Making a physical or military attack:

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• aggression

  1. Hostile or destructive behavior or attitudes:
  2. The practice or habit of taking hostile actions or launching military attacks:
  3. A hostile act or military attack:

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  1. Hostile or destructive behavior or attitudes:
  2. The practice or habit of taking hostile actions or launching military attacks:
  3. A hostile act or military attack:

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• strike

  1. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement:
  2. To inflict (a blow).
  3. To penetrate or pierce:

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  1. To hit sharply, as with a hand, fist, weapon, or implement:
  2. To inflict (a blow).
  3. To penetrate or pierce:

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• drive

  1. To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward:
  2. To repulse or put to flight by force or influence:
  3. To guide, control, or direct (a vehicle).

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  1. To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward:
  2. To repulse or put to flight by force or influence:
  3. To guide, control, or direct (a vehicle).

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• offense

  1. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront.
  2. The state of being offended.
  3. A violation or infraction of a moral or social code; a transgression or sin.

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  1. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront.
  2. The state of being offended.
  3. A violation or infraction of a moral or social code; a transgression or sin.

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• lunge

  1. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
  2. A sudden forward movement or plunge.
  3. To make a sudden thrust or pass.

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  1. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
  2. A sudden forward movement or plunge.
  3. To make a sudden thrust or pass.

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• thrust

  1. To push or drive quickly and forcefully:
  2. To cause to project or extend:
  3. To force into a specified condition or situation:

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  1. To push or drive quickly and forcefully:
  2. To cause to project or extend:
  3. To force into a specified condition or situation:

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• charge

  1. To impose a duty, responsibility, or obligation on:
  2. To instruct or urge authoritatively; command:
  3. To instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence.

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  1. To impose a duty, responsibility, or obligation on:
  2. To instruct or urge authoritatively; command:
  3. To instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence.

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• advance

  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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• onslaught

  1. A violent attack.
  2. An overwhelming outpouring:

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  1. A violent attack.
  2. An overwhelming outpouring:

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• raid

  1. A surprise attack by a small armed force.
  2. A sudden forcible entry into a place by police:
  3. An entrance into another's territory for the purpose of seizing goods or valuables.

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  1. A surprise attack by a small armed force.
  2. A sudden forcible entry into a place by police:
  3. An entrance into another's territory for the purpose of seizing goods or valuables.

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• assault

  1. A violent physical attack, as with blows.
  2. A strong or cutting verbal attack.
  3. A military attack, such as one launched against a fortified area or place.

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  1. A violent physical attack, as with blows.
  2. A strong or cutting verbal attack.
  3. A military attack, such as one launched against a fortified area or place.

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Verbal attack

• censure

  1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
  2. An official rebuke, as by a legislature of one of its members.
  3. To express strong disapproval of or criticize severely, especially in an official capacity:

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  1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
  2. An official rebuke, as by a legislature of one of its members.
  3. To express strong disapproval of or criticize severely, especially in an official capacity:

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• denunciation

  1. The act or an instance of denouncing, especially a public condemnation or censure.
  2. The reporting of a person to the authorities for possible criminal prosecution.

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  1. The act or an instance of denouncing, especially a public condemnation or censure.
  2. The reporting of a person to the authorities for possible criminal prosecution.

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• slander

  1. Oral communication of false and malicious statements that damage the reputation of another.
  2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone.
  3. To utter a slander about.

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  1. Oral communication of false and malicious statements that damage the reputation of another.
  2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone.
  3. To utter a slander about.

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• libel

  1. The legally indefensible publication or broadcast of words or images that are degrading to a person or injurious to his or her reputation.
  2. An incidence of such publication or broadcast.
  3. The written claims initiating a suit in an admiralty court.

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  1. The legally indefensible publication or broadcast of words or images that are degrading to a person or injurious to his or her reputation.
  2. An incidence of such publication or broadcast.
  3. The written claims initiating a suit in an admiralty court.

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Physical assault

• rape

  1. The crime of using force or the threat of force to compel a person to submit to sexual intercourse.
  2. The crime of using force or threat of force to compel a person to submit to some other sexual penetration.
  3. Other unlawful sexual intercourse or penetration, as with an unconscious person or person below the age of or incapable of consent.

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  1. The crime of using force or the threat of force to compel a person to submit to sexual intercourse.
  2. The crime of using force or threat of force to compel a person to submit to some other sexual penetration.
  3. Other unlawful sexual intercourse or penetration, as with an unconscious person or person below the age of or incapable of consent.

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• mugging

  1. An assault upon a person especially with the intent to rob.

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  1. An assault upon a person especially with the intent to rob.

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• assault

  1. A violent physical attack, as with blows.
  2. A strong or cutting verbal attack.
  3. A military attack, such as one launched against a fortified area or place.

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  1. A violent physical attack, as with blows.
  2. A strong or cutting verbal attack.
  3. A military attack, such as one launched against a fortified area or place.

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To fight offensively; used of an army

• let have it

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• open up on

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• have at

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• go for

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• sail into

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• light into

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• rake

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• pepper

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• close with

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• pounce on

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• blitz

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• pelt

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• stab

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• saber

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• bayonet

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• enfilade

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• counterattack

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• strike the first blow

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• barrage

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• fusillade

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• rush

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• take up arms against

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• begin hostilities against

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• mount an offensive

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• launch an offensive

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• trespass against

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• attempt violence to

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• combat

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• push

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• fire on

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• fire at

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• stone

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• torpedo

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• set-upon

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• tilt against

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• engage

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• aggress

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• waylay

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• strafe

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• turn on

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• advance on

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• spring on

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• launch an attack

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• swoop down on

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• bear-down-on

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• open-fire

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• lay siege to

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• mushroom out

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• fan out

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• fire the first shot

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• burst upon

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• fall-upon

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• fall on

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• go over the top

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• bomb

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• bombard

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• make a push

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• sally forth

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• take by surprise

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• ambush

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• shell

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• run at

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• come-at

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• snipe at

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• shoot at

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• fire at

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• charge

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• take-the-offensive

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• take the initiative

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• march against

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• encircle

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• assail

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• raid

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• take offensive action

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• infiltrate

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• beleaguer

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• besiege

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• beset

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• advance

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• storm

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• invade

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• strike

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• assault

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To assault; used of an individual

• jump

  1. To propel oneself upward or over a distance in single quick motion or series of such motions.
  2. To move suddenly and in one motion:
  3. To move involuntarily, as in surprise:

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  1. To propel oneself upward or over a distance in single quick motion or series of such motions.
  2. To move suddenly and in one motion:
  3. To move involuntarily, as in surprise:

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• mug

  1. A heavy cylindrical drinking cup usually having a handle.
  2. The amount that such a cup can hold.

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  1. A heavy cylindrical drinking cup usually having a handle.
  2. The amount that such a cup can hold.

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• go-for-the-jugular

  1. (idiomatic) To exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.

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  1. (idiomatic) To exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.

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• lower the boom on

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• gang-up-on

  1. (idiomatic) To join together in a group in order to overpower someone else.

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  1. (idiomatic) To join together in a group in order to overpower someone else.

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• pitch into

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• tear-into

  1. To subject to a heavy attack, physical or figurative.

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  1. To subject to a heavy attack, physical or figurative.

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• lay into

  1. (colloquial) To beat up.
  2. (colloquial) To berate; to scold.

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  1. (colloquial) To beat up.
  2. (colloquial) To berate; to scold.

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• fly at

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• tackle

  1. The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
  2. A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
  3. A rope and its pulley.

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  1. The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
  2. A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
  3. A rope and its pulley.