| ADJECTIVE | all | under fire, under attack | subjected to enemy attack or censure |
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| Meaning | subjected to enemy attack or censure. | |
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| Example | "an official under fire for mismanagement" | |
| Synonym | under attack | |
| Broader | vulnerable | susceptible to attack / attack / attack |
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