argue or speak in defense of
state or assert
protect against a challenge or attack
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
protect or fight for as a champion
fight against or resist strongly
be on the defensive; act against an attack
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
attack in speech or writing
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
take the initiative and go on the offensive
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
intense adverse criticism
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
attack someone physically or emotionally
the act of attacking
an offensive move in a sport or game
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
begin to injure
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
strong criticism
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
