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arremetida

[ɐ.ʁe.me.ˈti.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: arremetidas
charge, rush, assault, attack
1. A sudden, forceful forward movement or attack
The cavalry made a fierce charge against the enemy lines.
A cavalaria fez uma arremetida feroz contra as linhas inimigas.
2. A vigorous or aggressive action or effort
The team's aggressive push in the final minutes was impressive.
A arremetida agressiva do time nos minutos finais foi impressionante.
3. A sudden outburst or violent impulse
He acted in an outburst of anger.
Ele agiu numa arremetida de raiva.
Synonyms
ataqueassaltoinvestidaacometidacargaembestidaímpeto
Antonyms
retiradafugadefesa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arremetida
standard usage in military and figurative contexts
Portugal
arremetida
standard usage, also common in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma arremetida contra
de arremetida
numa arremetida
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