Definition of «fierce attack»

A fierce attack is an aggressive and intense onslaught or assault. It involves using overwhelming force, violence or energy to inflict damage, harm or destruction upon something or someone. The term can be used in various contexts such as military operations, sports matches, political conflicts, natural disasters among others. In essence, a fierce attack is an unrelenting and powerful offensive action that seeks to dominate, overpower or defeat the target.

Sentences with «fierce attack»

Lately, however, the pharmaceuticals industry's own philosophy on cognition - enhancing drugs has come under fierce attack. (newscientist.com)
The value of higher education is being questioned more forcefully than ever before, with fierce attacks on what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. (gse.harvard.edu)
9 January 2002: The white paper comes under fierce attack in two days of Lords debate on constitutional reform. (theguardian.com)
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