attack (of Attempt ) 1 (ant.) Adj. Moderate or prudent 2 (ant.) Done carefully, without making noise. 3 m. Attempt action. Particularly, for political reasons. Der. Crime that consists in violence or resistance against authority without reaching rebellion. 4 Abuse committed by an authority. To abuse. Political attack. Act of terrorism carried out by political motives Attempt upon the security of the state. Clear meaning.