to attack
1. to assault or make an offensive move against someone or something
The army decided to attack at dawn.
O exército decidiu atacar ao amanhecer.
2. to criticize or speak negatively about someone or something
The journalist attacked the politician's policies.
O jornalista atacou as políticas do político.
3. to affect or have a harmful effect on something
The rust attacked the metal surface.
A ferrugem atacou a superfície metálica.
4. to lace or fasten (a shoe, boot, etc.)
He attacked his boots before the hike.
Ele atacou suas botas antes da caminhada.
Related Idioms & Phrases
atacar de frente - to attack head-on; to confront directly
atacar por trás - to attack from behind; to backstab
atacar o coração - to tug at one's heartstrings
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