adj

attacking

uh-TA-kihng

adj

Carrying out or relating to an attack; aggressive and offense-focused.

"The team switched to an attacking style in the second half."

How to Use Attacking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something aggressive or offense-oriented, especially in sport or conflict.

Common pairings

attacking style attacking players attacking formation

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The team switched to an _____ style in the second half.

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