attack is the best form of defense

A form of attack is the best form of defence — In a battle or dispute, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.

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Meanings

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  1. USalternativeAlternative spelling of attack is the best form of defence.
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APA

attack is the best form of defense. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attack%20is%20the%20best%20form%20of%20defense

MLA

“attack is the best form of defense.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attack%20is%20the%20best%20form%20of%20defense. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “attack is the best form of defense,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attack%20is%20the%20best%20form%20of%20defense.

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