aimsiú — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- attack verb To use violent force against a person or place.
- temptation noun The urge or desire to do something, especially something unwise or forbidden.
Senses
aimsiú is used for these senses in English:
- aim The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
- attack An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
- temptation The act of tempting.
aim — full definition
- verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
- noun A goal or intention.
- noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.
attack — full definition
- verb To use violent force against a person or place.
- verb To criticize someone or something harshly in words.
- verb To begin dealing with a task or problem with energy and determination.
- noun A violent or aggressive act intended to harm.
- noun A sudden episode of illness or pain.