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under attack

 

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Adjective under attack has 1 sense
  1. under attack, under fire - subjected to enemy attack or censure; "an official under fire for mismanagement"
    Antonym: invulnerable (indirect, via vulnerable)

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Term: "Under Attack"

Definition

Under attack refers to being subjected to hostile actions or facing aggression from someone or something.

Usage

As a Verb Phrase

Sense: To be under physical, verbal, or metaphorical attack.

Example Sentence: The soldiers were under attack from enemy forces.

As an Adjective Phrase

Sense: In a vulnerable position, being targeted or threatened.

Example Sentence: The company's reputation is under attack due to recent scandals.

As an Adverbial Phrase

Sense: Describing a situation where someone or something is actively being attacked.

Example Sentence: The website crashed under attack by a massive influx of traffic.

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