angreifen

Definitions of angreifen
  1. verb
    attack in speech or writing
    synonyms: anbrüllen, anherrschen, attackieren
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    anfahren, anschreien, beschimpfen, fertig machen, fertigmachen
    use foul or abusive language towards
    schmähen
    spread negative information about
    type of:
    kritisieren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    synonyms:
    attackieren
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
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    antonyms:
    verteidigen
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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    anrennen, anstürmen, überrumpeln
    attack by storm; attack suddenly
    besetzen, einmarschieren, einnehmen, okkupieren, stürmen
    march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
    bedrängen, umstellen
    surround so as to force to give up
    belagern, blockieren
    impose a blockade on
    absprengen
    use explosives on
    zurückschlagen
    make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
    überrennen
    invade in great numbers
    type of:
    kämpfen
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
  3. verb
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
    synonyms: attackieren
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    type of:
    agieren, handeln, machen, tun
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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