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The phrase "afraid to attack" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a feeling of fear or hesitation regarding taking aggressive action or confronting someone or something.
Example: "The soldiers were afraid to attack the fortified position, fearing heavy casualties."
Alternatives: "hesitant to strike" or "reluctant to engage".
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Rooney was never afraid to attack his bosses.
Today, the Western intelligentsia seems equally afraid to attack their own sacred cows.
They definitely were not afraid to attack and take chances on goal and unfortunately a couple of them went in.
"Being not afraid to attack some of these very complex subjects is the real strategy here," Robert continues.
"He wasn't afraid to attack, but I never saw him show any glee in taking people down".
"Maybe the biggest thing is that we decided we weren't going to be afraid to attack him," said Strahan, who had two sacks.
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I'm afraid I'm going to attack my own body, maybe cut off my balls and throw them through the bars the way I've seen others do when they couldn't take any more.
"I'm afraid they are going to attack the store.
"How can we sit down and make sure that we're moving and not be afraid that someone's going to attack our freedoms and our rights?" Still, other prominent Democrats went further, calling outright for tougher laws.
I know the weather at times hasn't helped, but why have all the Six Nations suddenly become afraid to play open, attacking rugby?
SDLP councillor Tim Attwood, who obtained the PSNI figures, said many of those targeted in the summary street justice were too afraid to report the attacks.
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