Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
attack | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act (noun) | attack (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |