attack
1. A violent physical assault or assault action
The military launched an attack on the enemy position.
O exército lançou um ataque contra a posição inimiga.
2. A sudden onset of illness or symptoms
She had a heart attack last week.
Ela teve um ataque cardíaco na semana passada.
3. A critical or verbal assault; harsh criticism
The article was a direct attack on the government's policies.
O artigo foi um ataque direto às políticas do governo.
4. In sports, an offensive action or strategy
The team's attack was ineffective in the second half.
O ataque do time foi ineficaz no segundo tempo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ataque de riso (fit of laughter)
ataque de pánico (panic attack)
ir ao ataque (to go on the offensive)
estar sob ataque (to be under attack)
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