attack -3 n.

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Across
  1. 2. [C] a sudden short period of coughing or laughter, that you cannot control; a sudden strong expression of an emotion
  2. 3. [C] a short period of great activity; a short period during which there is a lot of a particular thing, usually sth unpleasant; an attack or period of illness
  3. 4. [C] a sudden strong expression of an emotion, especially anger; a sudden increase in a particular activity or attitude
  4. 5. [C] a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe, especially an illness that you have often; a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear
Down
  1. 1. [C] a sudden increase in speed, effort, activity or emotion for a short period of time
  2. 2. [C, usually sing.] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest or excitement within a short period of time
  3. 3. [C] a short period of a particular activity or strong emotion that often starts suddenly