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The phrase "a wicked attack on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a strong or harsh criticism directed at someone or something, often in a figurative sense.
Example: "The article was a wicked attack on the government's handling of the crisis, highlighting numerous failures and missteps."
Alternatives: "a fierce assault on" or "a scathing critique of".
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Daniel Rigby, 23, inflicted 91 separate injuries on his girlfriend's son in what the prosecution described as a "wicked attack on a defenceless child", Manchester Crown Court heard yesterday.
Martin Walser's Ohne einander developed the author's long-standing preoccupation with sexual rivalry and the struggle of each against all, combining these themes with a wicked attack on a prominent literary critic.
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This "sleepy, obscure country town" is about to be assaulted, to use the words of Matthew Harrison Brady, by "a wicked attack from the big cities of the North".
"There are so many factors that make this a wicked attack, including a victim who was 90 and the level of violence used", he said.
In October it said rumours from a UK government minister that they were behind the 2017 attack was "groundless speculation", and a "wicked attempt" to tighten international sanctions on the country.
Eric and Einar temporarily set aside their mutual hatred for a joint attack on the wicked Aella.
It's about a senior named Charlie, who has a wicked case on insomnia.
Judge Lady Clark said Barker was guilty of a "wicked and brutal attack".
"Everyone said he was a wicked big influence on you".
Tennessee Ernie Ford was vamped by a "wicked city woman" on "I Love Lucy".
I had a heart attack on Jan . 31
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