English / phrase
under attack
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Being subjected to physical hostility, severe criticism, or cyber infiltration
In context
01
The automated border passport systems temporarily crashed after coming under attack from malicious hackers.
02
Airport management came under attack from angry passengers over extensive customs clearance delays.
Synonyms
assaulted,targeted,besieged
Antonyms
protected,safeguarded,secure
Collocations
come under attack,systems under attack,under attack from critics