attempt

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Verb

1. To [[try]].
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
3. {{lb|en|archaic}} To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
4. {{lb|en|archaic}} To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
5. {{lb|en|criminal law}} To [[make]] a [[substantial]] but [[unsuccessful]] [[effort]] (to [[commit]] a [[crime]]).

Noun

1. The [[action]] of trying at something. {{defdate|1530}}
2. An [[assault]] or [[attack]], especially an assassination attempt. {{defdate|1580}}
3. {{lb|en|criminal law}} A [[substantial]] but [[unsuccessful]] [[effort]] (to [[commit]] a [[crime]]).
4. An act of trying to commit [[suicide]]

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