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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

  1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
  3. noun A goal or intention.
  4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

attack — full definition

  1. verb To use violent force against a person or place.
  2. verb To criticize someone or something harshly in words.
  3. verb To begin dealing with a task or problem with energy and determination.
  4. noun A violent or aggressive act intended to harm.
  5. noun A sudden episode of illness or pain.

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