Grammar fix
a vicious attack
savage/violent attack (figurative or literal)
an attack that is extremely violent, cruel, or aggressive, either physically or in words; often used to emphasize the intensity or brutality of criticism, arguments, or physical assaults.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The politician faced a vicious attack from the media after the scandal was revealed.
In my opinion, social media can make it easier for people to launch a vicious attack on others without facing any real consequences, which is a worrying trend.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: a vicious attack to his character.
Say: a vicious attack on his character.
'An attack ON someone/something', not 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Brutally ferocious assault' overwrites; 'a vicious attack' is the standard collocation.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a vicious attack on
- on
- launch
- come under
- personal