Criminal or illegal enterprise against persons or things.
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.
To exert oneself to do or effect something; to make an effort or attempt.
an assault on someone; "they made an attempt on his life"
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something: "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
enter upon an activity or enterprise
the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
the act of attacking
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
