attack repeatedly

Frequency: 7.015.8 per million words

to take violent action against someone or something many times

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Examples (10)

  • The wild dog attacked the mailman repeatedly, causing serious injuries.
  • Journalists have repeatedly attacked the new legislation for its lack of clarity.
  • Certain autoimmune conditions can cause the body to repeatedly attack its own healthy tissues.
  • During the siege, the invaders repeatedly attacked the castle walls with catapults.
  • Cybercriminals will repeatedly attack vulnerable systems until they find an entry point.
  • The mother bird repeatedly attacked the cat that was approaching her nest.
  • Even after several failed attempts, the striker repeatedly attacked the opponent's goal.
  • The defense attorney repeatedly attacked the credibility of the prosecution's key witness.
  • Political opponents often repeatedly attack each other's policies during debates.
  • Strong ocean waves repeatedly attack the coastline, leading to gradual erosion.