Attack

Synonyms of attack

• assault
• strike
• ambush

Antonyms of attack

• protect
• defend
• guard

Collocations of attack

heart attack

Frequency: 85 %

He was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.

terrorist attack

Frequency: 80 %

The city was on high alert after a terrorist attack on the subway.

violent attack

Frequency: 70 %

The victim suffered a violent attack in the alley.

cyber attack

Frequency: 60 %

The company's website was hacked in a cyber attack.

surprise attack

Frequency: 50 %

The army launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.

Idiomatic Expressions for attack

• Phrase: attack the problem
  Meaning: to deal with or address a difficult situation or issue directly
  Usage: Instead of avoiding it, we need to attack the problem head-on and find a solution.