покуше́ние — meaning in English

English meaning

• attempt verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
• hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.

Senses

покуше́ние is used for these senses in English:

• attempt An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]
• hit A premeditated murder done for criminal or political purposes.

attempt — full definition

1. verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
2. noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.

hit — full definition

1. verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
2. verb To reach or achieve a target, level, or milestone.
3. verb To affect someone or something negatively or suddenly.
4. noun Something very popular or successful, such as a song or movie.
5. noun A blow, strike, or instance of hitting.

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