As a Noun: 1. The situation in which someone tries to hurt or get power over someone else by using physical violence. English = attack. 2. The situation in which a number of people attack a single person. 3. The situation in which one group of people attacks another person or group of people after hiding and waiting for them. English = ambush. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To try to hurt someone or to get them in your power by using physical violence. English = attack. 2. For a number of people to attack one person. 3. To attack someone or a group of people after hiding and waiting for them. English = ambush.