Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acometer

verb

/akɔˈme.teɾ/

Definition

To attack or to assail someone or something.

Examples

The storm began to acometer the coast, causing havoc in the small towns.
When faced with challenges, she chose to acometer them head-on instead of backing down.

Meaning

Acometer refers to the act of charging at or attacking. It’s often used in contexts where someone confronts or deals with a challenge, obstacle, or an adversary.