attack vs abuse

abuse vs attack

attack and abuse both are nouns.

attack and abuse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, abuse is a hyponym of attack; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:

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

Other hyponyms of attack include blackguard, clapperclaw, shout, claw, vitriol, rip, whang, barrage, bombard, blister, scald, scorch, whip, rubbish.

attack (noun)	abuse (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	improper or excessive use
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	cruel or inhumane treatment
the act of attacking	a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
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

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

Difference between attack and abuse

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