attacking

Meanings

Verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
• attack in speech or writing
• take the initiative and go on the offensive
• attack someone physically or emotionally
• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
• begin to injure
  • "The cancer cells are attacking his liver"
  • "Rust is attacking the metal"
• present participle and gerund of attack

Adjective Satellite

• disposed to attack

Adj

• Carrying out an attack.

Synonyms

aggress, assail, assault, assaultive, attack, lash out, round, set on, snipe

Antonyms

defend