attacking

launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II

attack in speech or writing

The editors of the left leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker

take the initiative and go on the offensive

The Serbs attacked the village at night

attack someone physically or emotionally

The mugger assaulted the woman

set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

I attacked the problem as soon as I got out of bed