Definition of attempting:
(v) :
To try.
(n) :
The action of trying at something.
(n) :
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.
(v) :
(criminal law) To make a substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
(n) :
(criminal law) A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
(n) :
An act of trying to commit suicide