abuse vs attack

attack vs abuse

abuse and attack both are nouns.

abuse and attack both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
attack	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, attack is a hypernym of abuse; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:

abuse: use foul or abusive language towards
attack: attack in speech or writing

Other hypernyms of abuse include assail, assault, lash out, round, snipe.

abuse (noun)	attack (noun)
improper or excessive use	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
cruel or inhumane treatment	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt	the act of attacking
	ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
	an offensive move in a sport or game
	strong criticism
	intense adverse criticism
	the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
	a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

abuse (verb)	attack (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	begin to injure
use wrongly or improperly or excessively	set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
use foul or abusive language towards	attack in speech or writing
treat badly	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
	take the initiative and go on the offensive
	attack someone physically or emotionally

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