
Attack
Physical Harm
Used to describe a harmful action that can cause damage or injury.

The knights planned their attack at dawn.
Requires Defense
Implies a need for defense or protection from the one attacked.

The fortifications were strengthened to ward off attacks.
Warfare Context
Often used in military contexts to describe combative actions between groups.

The platoon coordinated an attack against the insurgents.
Compare with
AggressionAmbushAssaultBlitzForayIncursionInvasionOffensiveOnsetRaidStrike
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