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atacou contra

[a-ta-KOW KON-tra]
verb phrase
attacked against; assaulted; lashed out at
1. Past tense of 'atacar contra' - to physically or verbally assault someone or something; to criticize harshly
The dog attacked against the intruder.
O cão atacou contra o invasor.
2. To launch an offensive action or campaign against a target
The opposition party attacked against the government's policies.
O partido da oposição atacou contra as políticas do governo.
3. To strike or hit with force
The boxer attacked against his opponent with powerful punches.
O boxeador atacou contra seu oponente com socos poderosos.
Synonyms
agrediuassaltouarremeteu contrainvestiu contracriticou duramente
Antonyms
defendeuprotegeuelogiou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atacou contra
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
atacou contra
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

atacar de frente
atacar pelas costas
levar um ataque
estar sob ataque
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