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The phrase "as a personal attack" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a situation where someone's words or actions are perceived as directed against an individual rather than addressing the issue at hand.
Example: "His comments were taken as a personal attack, which escalated the conflict between them."
Alternatives: "as an affront" or "as a direct insult".
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RNs described feeling angry and hurt when verbal violence was perceived as a personal attack about themselves as a person, or a personal affront to their body or their role/competence as a nurse.
I don't view it as a personal attack.
A disagreement often comes across as a personal attack.
They took Tuesday's assault on soldiers' families as a personal attack, officials here say.
By personalising the constitution, intelligent debate is cast as a personal attack.
It seems like men, mostly, who take it as a personal attack on their lawn.
Mr. Siben said the request was not intended as a personal attack on Mrs. Clinton.
Mr. Olbermann apparently interpreted the message as a personal attack; he declined to appear on Mr. O'Donnell's show.
"If an irate citizen starts yelling at you, don't take it as a personal attack," he said.
Now Duterte has expressed "regret that it came across as a personal attack on the US president".
On Friday the Vatican backtracked, saying that the comments had not been intended as a personal attack.
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