This is the 9716th most frequent Spanish word.
ataca
"Ataca" means "attacks" in English.
In this sentence, 'ataca' is used as an action verb indicating the aggressive action of the dog towards the thief.
El perro ataca al ladrón para defender a su dueño.
The dog attacks the thief to defend its owner.
Here, 'ataca' metaphorically describes how the disease aggressively affects the lungs.
La enfermedad ataca rápidamente los pulmones.
The disease rapidly attacks the lungs.
In this context, 'ataca' refers figuratively to the act of pinpointing or addressing the team's lack of commitment through criticism.