To set upon with violent force; to assault or assail. verb
The army planned to atacar the enemy at dawn.
The wild animal suddenly decided to atacar the unsuspecting hikers.
To criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly. verb
The politician decided to atacar his opponent's policies during the debate.
Many activists chose to atacar the new law as unjust and discriminatory.
To begin to deal with a problem or task in a determined way. verb
She decided to atacar the project with renewed energy.
He knew he had to atacar the issue before it got out of hand.