ATTACKING Synonyms
There are 42 synonyms of the word
attacking.
(exact relations)
There are 36 hypernyms of the word attacking. (close relations)
There are 36 hypernyms of the word attacking. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ATTACKING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | beleaguering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | bushwhacking | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | descending | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 4 | encroaching | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | invading | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | marauding | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | offending | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 8 | overpowering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | overwhelming | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | penetrating | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | pillaging | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 12 | raiding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 13 | rushing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 14 | striking | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | aggressing | verbv | ||||
| 16 | assailing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 17 | assaulting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 18 | besetting | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | blitzing | verbv | ||||
| 20 | charging | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
Best Hypernyms For ATTACKING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
attacking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
criticism
start
act
affect
affliction
begin
beginning
commence
commencement
conceptualisation
conceptualization
contend
crime
criticise
criticize
degeneration
devolution
fight
formulation
get
knock
law-breaking
move
operation
play
struggle
turn
Phrases (9)
unfavorable judgmentcriminal offencecriminal offenseget downmilitary operationpick apartset aboutset outstart out
