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We think the answer is "ATTACKED" which means:
- noun
- • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- • An offensive move in a sport or game
- • Intense adverse criticism
- • Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
- • The act of attacking
- • A decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
- • A sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
- • The onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
- • Strong criticism verb
- • Launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
- • Attack in speech or writing
- • Take the initiative and go on the offensive
- • Attack someone physically or emotionally
- • Set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
- • Begin to injure
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tiger attacked its prey with a swift leap."
- • "A swarm of bees attacked the hiker and left him with multiple stings."
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New York Times17 Oct 2008 | Across 18 | |
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