attack vs bait

attack and bait both are nouns.

attack and bait both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
bait: attack with dogs or set dogs upon

Other hyponyms of attack include set, sic, bulldog, rush, blindside, savage, reassail, jump, beset, set upon, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate, desecrate, outrage, profane, violate, molest.

attack (noun)	bait (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	anything that serves as an enticement
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)	bait (verb)
begin to injure	harass with persistent criticism or carping
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	attack with dogs or set dogs upon
attack in speech or writing	lure, entice, or entrap with bait
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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