payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
defense against financial failure; financial independence
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
kindly endorsement and guidance
the condition of being protected
the activity of protecting someone or something
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)
