attaquer

Definitions of attaquer
  1. verb
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    synonyms: bombarder
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    types:
    bombarder, mitrailler
    use explosives on
    type of:
    assaillir
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  2. verb
    begin to injure
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    type of:
    agir sur
    act physically on; have an effect upon
  3. verb
    annoy continually or chronically
    synonyms: embêter, ennuyer, harceler
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    types:
    agacer, fâcher, irriter
    goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
    type of:
    déranger, embêter, ennuyer
    cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  4. verb
    lacerate by biting
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    inciser
    make an incision into by carving or cutting
  5. verb
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
    synonyms: agresser
    assaillir
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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    faire échec à, mettre en échec
    place into check
    type of:
    agir, entrer en action, prendre des mesures
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  6. verb
    commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck
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    commencer, débuter, démarrer
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  7. verb
    set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
    synonyms: s'attaquer à
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    commencer, débuter, démarrer
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  8. verb
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    synonyms: assaillir
    agresser
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
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    antonyms:
    défendre
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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    bombarder
    attack and bombard with or as if with missiles
    frapper
    make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
    attaquer par surprise
    attack by storm; attack suddenly
    envahir, occuper
    march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
    assiéger
    surround so as to force to give up
    bombarder
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    faire un raid
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
    bombarder, mitrailler
    use explosives on
    envahir, se répandre
    invade in great numbers
    type of:
    lutter, se battre, se débattre
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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