under attack meaning
UK /ˈʌndə əˈtæk/ US /ˈʌndɚ əˈtæk/ 4 syllables
under attack (adjective): subjected to enemy attack or censure.
Definition of under attack
- subjected to enemy attack or censure
- an official under fire for mismanagement
Synonyms: under fire
Similar: vulnerable
under attack in a sentence
- They radioed us to say that they were under attack.
- Islam is under attack in many parts of the West.
- The Earth is under attack by alien invaders.
- We could be under attack at any time.
- Our right flank is under attack.
How to pronounce under attack
under attack is pronounced /ˈʌndə əˈtæk/ in British English and /ˈʌndɚ əˈtæk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.
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