verb🔗ShareAngreifen, attackierenTo apply violent force to someone or something."This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened."Diese Schlangenart greift Menschen nur an, wenn sie sich bedroht fühlt.actionmilitarywarpolicesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifen, attackierenTo aggressively challenge a person, idea, etc., with words (particularly in newspaper headlines, because it typesets into less space than "criticize" or similar)."She published an article attacking the recent pay cuts."Sie veröffentlichte einen Artikel, in dem sie die jüngsten Gehaltskürzungen angriff.mediacommunicationlanguagepoliticswritingstatementwordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifen, befallen, beinträchtigenTo begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.""The mold was attacking the old bread, turning it green and fuzzy." "Der Schimmel griff das alte Brot an und machte es grün und pelzig.diseasebiologymedicineconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngehen, in Angriff nehmenTo deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon."I attacked the meal with a hearty appetite."Ich ging das Essen mit großem Appetit an.actionwayattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Schläger mit Bällen auf das Wicket zielenTo aim balls at the batsman’s wicket."The bowler was attacking the batsman's wicket with fast, accurate deliveries. "Der Bowler zielte mit schnellen, präzisen Würfen auf das Wicket des Schlägers.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifenTo set a field, or bowl in a manner designed to get wickets."The bowler was attacking the stumps, hoping to get the batsman out. "Der Bowler griff die Stümpfe an, in der Hoffnung, den Batsman auszumachen.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAggressiv schlagenTo bat aggressively, so as to score runs quickly."The batter was attacking the ball, hitting several fours in a row. "Der Schläger schlug aggressiv auf den Ball und erzielte hintereinander mehrere Viers.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifenTo move forward in an active attempt to score a point, as opposed to trying not to concede."The soccer team was losing, so they started attacking the other team's goal with more energy. "Die Fußballmannschaft lag zurück, also begannen sie, das Tor der gegnerischen Mannschaft energischer anzugreifen.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifen, attackierenTo accelerate quickly in an attempt to get ahead of the other riders."The cyclist was attacking on the hill, trying to break away from the pack and win the race. "Der Radfahrer griff am Berg an und versuchte, sich von der Gruppe abzusetzen und das Rennen zu gewinnen.sportvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAngreifendCarrying out an attack."The attacking dog scared the children in the park. "Der angreifende Hund erschreckte die Kinder im Park.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
