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Nouns (26)

n. an offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning"

n. scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"

n. an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"

attack, tone-beginning

n. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

attack, attempt

n. the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

attack, assault

n. turning your attention to a problem or a job etc.; "his attack on the problem was misguided"; "he did not make a direct assault on her affections"

seizure, attack

n. a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; "an attack of diarrhea"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

attack, approach

n. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided"

attack, onslaught, onset, onrush

n. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"

blast, attack, fire, flak

n. intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"

Verbs (30)

attack

v. begin to injure; "The cancer cells are attacking his liver"; "Rust is attacking the metal"

attack

v. set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task; "I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed"

attack, aggress

v. take the initiative and go on the offensive; "The Serbs attacked the village at night"; "The visiting team started to attack"

attack, assail

v. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"

plan, devise, think up

v. make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"

project, design, plan, contrive

v. make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"

design, plan, make a design of

v. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"

plan, be after, have as a goal, have as a purpose, have in mind

v. have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

attack, assault, assail, set on

v. attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

attack, assault, round on, lash out at, snipe at

v. attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

Adverbs (0)

Adjectives (2)

attack, assault

adj. "offensive weapons", "attack planes"

Fuzzynyms (228)

abuse, misuse

n. improper or excessive use

aggression

n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

painting, picture

n. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; "a small painting by Picasso"; "he bought the painting as an investment"; "his pictures hang in the Louvre"

design

n. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

pattern, design, blueprint

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

stroke, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident

n. a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

crash, collapse

n. a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

collapse, breakdown

n. a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in

annihilation, disintegration

n. total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll"

fall, pin

n. when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

explosion, detonation

n. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

report

n. a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); "they heard a violent report followed by silence"

design, plan

n. an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"

pattern, design, blueprint

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

maneuver, manoeuvre, tactic

n. a plan for attaining a particular goal

policy

n. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

conspiracy, cabal

n. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

intrigue, machination

n. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

aim, purpose, intent, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

object, aim, objective, target

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

system

n. a procedure or process for obtaining an objective; "they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation"

course of study, curriculum, syllabus

n. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"

abstract, outline, synopsis, precis, précis, apercu, aperçu, overview

n. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

dodge, stratagem, contrivance

n. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"

plot, secret plan

n. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"

means, method

n. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

calendar

n. a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

ambition, aspiration, dream

n. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

procedure, process

n. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"

procedure, process

n. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"

fashion

n. characteristic or habitual practice

maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation

n. a military training exercise

play, maneuver, manoeuvre

n. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

raid, foray, maraud

n. a sudden short attack

inroad

n. an invasion or hostile attack

stampede

n. a headlong rush of people on a common impulse; "when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits"

battery, bombardment, barrage, shelling, barrage fire

n. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"

sortie, sally

n. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

disapproval

n. the expression of disapproval

belittle, find fault with, disparage, pick at

v. express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"

attack, assault, round on, lash out at, snipe at

v. attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

attack, assault, assail, set on

v. attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

blast, shell, strafe

v. use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day"

map, plot, plat

v. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

map, chart, map out

v. plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein"

scheme, intrigue, conspire, connive

v. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

prepare

v. to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"

premeditate

v. consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand; "premeditated murder"

arrange, set up

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

arrange, fix up, make arrangements for

v. make arrangements for; "Can you arrange a meeting with the President?"

stage, arrange, bring about

v. plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

set, arrange

v. adapt for performance in a different way; "set this poem to music"

design

v. design something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work"

cause, create, originate

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

produce, bring about, give rise to

v. cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"

foresee, envision

v. picture to oneself; imagine possible; "I cannot envision him as President"

manufacture, make up, invent, fabricate, cook up

v. make up something artificial or untrue

stage, arrange, bring about

v. plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

improvise, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporise

v. perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"

start, initiate, originate

v. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

engineer, mastermind, organize, direct, orchestrate

v. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"

arrange, set up

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

plot, plan secretly

v. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

concoct, trump up

v. invent; "trump up charges"

diagram, plot

v. make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows how things work or how they are constructed

prepare

v. to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"

cause, create, originate

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

start, initiate, originate

v. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

fashion, forge

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

arrange, set up

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

set, arrange

v. adapt for performance in a different way; "set this poem to music"

attack, assault, round on, lash out at, snipe at

v. attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

attack, assail

v. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"

molest, harass sexually

v. harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

outrage, rape, dishonor, dishonour, violate, ravish

v. force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"

mug

v. rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence; "I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"

rob

v. take something away by force or without the consent of the owner; "The burglars robbed him of all his money"

surround, circumvent, besiege, beleaguer, hem in

v. surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna"

attack, assail

v. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; "Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"; "Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week"

attack, assault, assail, set on

v. attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

correct, chasten, chastise, castigate, objurgate

v. censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

reproach, upbraid

v. express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

objurgate, condemn, decry, excoriate

v. express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"

condemn, judge unfit, declare unfit

v. declare or judge unfit; "The building was condemned by the inspector"

minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate

v. cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"

Synonyms (13)

antipersonnel, anti-personnel

adj. designed to inflict death or personal injury rather than material destruction

assaultive, attacking

adj. disposed to attack

hit-and-run, tip-and-run

adj. designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape; "hit-and-run units"; "tip-and-run assaults"

invasive, incursive, invading

adj. involving invasion or aggressive attack; "invasive war"

marauding, predatory, raiding

adj. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding; "bands of marauding Indians"; "predatory warfare"; "a raiding party"

on the offensive

adj. actively attacking

Antonyms (5)

defense, defence, defensive measure

n. military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"

defend

v. be on the defensive; act against an attack

protect

v. shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"

plan of attack

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