attacks
at-tacks
verb
To launch a violent assault or strong criticism against someone.
"The dog often attacks strangers entering its garden."
noun
Acts of violent assault or sudden onset of an illness or feeling.
"The city suffered several terrorist attacks last year."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: assail, tone-beginning, flak, flack, fire, blast, set on, assault, onslaught, onrush, onset, approach
Antonyms: defend