arremeter
to charge at
verb ah-rreh-meh-TEHR Rare
Origin: From a- + remeter, based on meter (to put, to thrust)
Also means
to attack, to lash out
Usage Note
Arremeter typically takes the preposition contra when attacking a person or institution: arremeter contra el gobierno (to lash out at the government). It suggests a sudden, aggressive forward thrust — whether physical or verbal — and is common in sports commentary and political journalism.
Examples
"El toro arremetió contra la valla de madera."
Natural Translation
The bull charged at the wooden fence.
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