1. past tense of attack; used violence against someone or something
2. past tense of attack; criticized someone or something harshly
3. past tense of attack; began to deal with a problem or task energetically

Examples

• The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
• She was attacked by a dog while jogging.
• The politician attacked his opponent’s policies during the debate.
• Critics attacked the new movie for its poor plot.
• He attacked the math problem with determination.
• The team attacked the project with renewed energy.
• Protesters attacked the government’s decision in their speeches.