- 1. n (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) n an offensive move in a sport or game n intense adverse criticism n ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation n the act of attacking n a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase n a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition n the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) n strong criticism v launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with v attack in speech or writing v take the initiative and go on the offensive v attack someone physically or emotionally v set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task v begin to injure Source: ecdict
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