attack (n)
onslaught (n)
onset#1 (n)
onrush (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
examples the attack began at dawn
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Hypernym operation, military operation
Domain of synset - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Derivationally related form attack → attack; attack → attack
Hyponym ground attack; charge; banzai attack, banzai charge; diversion, diversionary attack; penetration, incursion; blitz, blitzkrieg; strike; counterattack, countermove; bombing, bombardment; fire, firing; strafe; surprise attack, coup de main
Part meronym assault
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, military operation
Hypernym ground attack; charge; banzai attack, banzai charge; diversion, diversionary attack; penetration, incursion; blitz, blitzkrieg; strike; counterattack, countermove; bombing, bombardment; fire, firing; strafe; surprise attack, coup de main
Part holonym assault
Member of this domain - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Derivationally related form attack → attack; attack → attack

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