People with PTSD are thought to be at increased risk for heart disease, but past studies havenât been conclusive. A team led by Dr. Viola Vaccarino at Emory University examined the association between PTSD and heart disease in Vietnam vets.
attack someone physically or emotionally. 1  set, 2  bait, 3  jump, 4  molest, 5  rape, 6  savage, 7  violate, 8  dishonor, 9  sic, 10  desecrate, 11  blindside, 12  outrage, 13  set upon, 14  bulldog, 15  reassail, 16  dishonour, 17  assail, 18  beset, 19  rush, 20  profane, 21  ravish, 22  assault, 23  set on.
attack, assail, assault, bombard, storm mean to make an onslaught upon. attack implies taking the initiative in a struggle. plan to attack the town at dawn; assail implies attempting to break down resistance by repeated blows or shots. assailed the enemy with artillery fire