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act vs attack

attack vs act

act and attack both are nouns.

act and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attack is a hyponym of act; that is, attack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • attack: take the initiative and go on the offensive
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) attack (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body the act of attacking
a short performance that is part of a longer program ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a manifestation of insincerity 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
act (verb) attack (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself begin to injure
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
discharge one's duties attack in speech or writing
play a role or part launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
perform on a stage or theater take the initiative and go on the offensive
behave unnaturally or affectedly attack someone physically or emotionally
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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