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attack swiftly
[əˈtæk ˈswɪftli]
verb phrase
atacar rapidamente
1.
To assault or strike someone or something with speed and aggression
The tiger will attack swiftly when it senses prey nearby.
O tigre atacará rapidamente quando sentir presas por perto.
2.
To engage in combat or assault with immediate force and velocity
The military forces decided to attack swiftly at dawn.
As forças militares decidiram atacar rapidamente ao amanhecer.
3.
To begin an offensive action with speed and determination
The competitor will attack swiftly to gain advantage.
O competidor atacará rapidamente para ganhar vantagem.
Synonyms
strike swiftly
assault quickly
charge rapidly
pounce on
lunge at
Antonyms
defend slowly
retreat gradually
hesitate
withdraw
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
atacar rapidamente
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
atacar na velocidade
Alternative phrasing emphasizing speed
Portugal
atacar prontamente
Formal or military context usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike while the iron is hot
hit hard and fast
come out swinging
swift strike
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