攻せめあぐむ

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb, intransitive verb

be at a loss how to continue an attack; be frustrated by a strong defense

Describes a situation where an offensive or aggressive effort stalls because the opponent's defense is too strong or the approach is not working. Often used in military, sports, or metaphorical contexts. The related form 攻めあぐねる is more common in modern usage.

See also: 攻めあぐねる

• 敵てきの守まもりが固かたくて攻せめあぐんでいる。

  The enemy's defense is so solid that we are at a loss how to continue the attack.

• 強きょう豪ごうチームに攻せめあぐんで、なかなか点てんが取とれない。

  We are frustrated by the strong team's defense and can't seem to score.