Synonyms: snipe, round, assail, assault, attack, lash out
Definition: attack in speech or writing
Usage: The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
Similar words: criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock
Definition: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Usage: The paper criticized the new movie; Don't knock the food--it's free
Definition: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Usage: Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II; Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week
Similar words: fight, contend, struggle
Definition: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Usage: the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country