attack (v)

The man with the sword attacked the other man first.
The vicious dog lunged and tried to attack the intruder, who had entered the property without permission.
The angry mob attempted to attack the government building, smashing windows and vandalizing the premises.
As the rival soccer teams faced off, the striker attempted to attack the opposing team's goal with a powerful shot.
The cat hissed and pounced, trying to attack the mouse that had scurried into the corner of the room.