attack
verbUK /əˈtæk/
US /əˈtæk/
To try to hurt someone or something.
The dog might attack if you get too close to its food.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sudden, violent act meant to hurt someone or something.
The soldiers prepared for an attack at dawn.
3. To criticize someone or something strongly.
The reporter attacked the plan as unfair.
4. A sudden start of an illness.
He had a mild heart attack last year.
5. To begin working on something with energy.
She attacked the pile of homework right after dinner.