■ verb
1》 take aggressive action against.
↘(of a disease, chemical, etc.) act harmfully on.
2》 criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly.
3》 begin to deal with (a problem or task) in a determined way.
4》 (in sport) make a forceful attempt to score goals or points.
■ noun
1》 an instance of ~ing.
↘destructive action by a disease or chemical.
2》 a sudden short bout of an illness or disorder.
3》 the players in a team whose role is to ~.
4》 forceful style in performing music or another art.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C17: from Fr. attaque (n.), attaquer (v.), from Ital. attacco 'an ~', attaccare 'join battle'.