What does "atentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

atentar

English

to attempt

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Alternative translations of "atentar"

to attempt
to attack

Examples of how to use "atentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Nadie debe atentar contra la libertad.
English
No one should threaten freedom.
Spanish
Ellos atentan contra la seguridad.
English
They threaten security.
Spanish
El sospechoso atentó contra el banco anoche.
English
The suspect attacked the bank last night.
Spanish
Nosotros atentábamos contra normas antiguas.
English
We were violating old rules.
Spanish
Yo no atentaré jamás.
English
I will never threaten.

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Nadie debe atentar contra la libertad.

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