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attack vs anxiety attack

anxiety attack vs attack

attack and anxiety attack both are nouns.

attack is a verb but anxiety attack is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attack Yes No Yes No
anxiety attack Yes No No No
As nouns, anxiety attack is a hyponym of attack; that is, anxiety attack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:
  • attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
  • anxiety attack: a sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic
Other hyponyms of attack include flare, ictus, raptus, seizure, spot, touch, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, CVA, stroke, convulsion, fit, paroxysm, hysterics, occlusion, heart attack.
attack (noun) anxiety attack (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) a sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
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
attack (verb) anxiety attack (verb)
begin to injure
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
attack in speech or writing
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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