1
as in assaulted
to take sudden, violent action against
our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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as in slammed
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted
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as in tackled
to start work on energetically
Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of attacked
Caretakers at All Things Wild Rehabilitation believe that Polly, a 1-year-old Pekin duck who's missing part of her bill, was dumped at a pond by her former owner and attacked by a snapping turtle.
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Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Two months after the end of the Korean War, the United States signed a bilateral mutual security treaty with South Korea in which Washington committed to come to Seoul’s aid if it were attacked.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The site has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In the first end-credits scene, Sonic finishes a race with Tails and Knuckles and is suddenly attacked by Metal Sonic robots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The anti-immigrant rhetoric has been so acute that an anti-immigration far-right extremist in Germany — ironically himself an immigrant — just attacked a holiday market, killing at least five and injuring hundreds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Israeli forces also attacked Nuseirat camp two weeks ago, killing at least 33 people according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Angry shorebirds defending their nests have also attacked drones deployed by city officials to alert lifeguards to sharks and struggling swimmers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Two months after the end of the Korean War, the United States signed a bilateral mutual security treaty with South Korea in which Washington committed to come to Seoul’s aid if it were attacked.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The site has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In the first end-credits scene, Sonic finishes a race with Tails and Knuckles and is suddenly attacked by Metal Sonic robots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The anti-immigrant rhetoric has been so acute that an anti-immigration far-right extremist in Germany — ironically himself an immigrant — just attacked a holiday market, killing at least five and injuring hundreds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Israeli forces also attacked Nuseirat camp two weeks ago, killing at least 33 people according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Angry shorebirds defending their nests have also attacked drones deployed by city officials to alert lifeguards to sharks and struggling swimmers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacked
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One of the officers who was assaulted was Brian Sicknick.Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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When the large group showed up and confronted the victim, one underage student allegedly assaulted him while Brainard laughed, as caught in campus videos cited by police in the documents, per WVCB.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
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Councilmember Bob Holden slammed Hochul for this, arguing that the city and state simply need to enforce existing laws instead of changing them.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Skeletor is a legendary comic book villain, but nothing Leto hasn't tackled before.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Israeli forces raided one of the few remaining hospitals in northern Gaza on Friday and burned it after removing patients from inside, Gaza's health ministry said.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Israeli forces raided hospitals in northern Gaza, including Kamal Adwan, Indonesian and al-Awda facilities, alleging they were being used as Hamas strongholds.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Their shelters have cared for more than 22,000 sick, injured and abused pets in 2024, the most in a decade.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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The visual struck a chord with the general public, and the garter toss was born.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Here are five species that struck NPR as especially wonderful, both because of the biology of the species, as well as the stories behind their discovery.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Techno music blasted as the singer showed off the elf's DJ booth from all angles.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Republicans in Congress blasted Biden for the move.Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Attacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacked. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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