attack vs beset

beset vs attack

attack is a noun but beset is not a noun.

attack and beset both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
beset: assail or attack on all sides:

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

attack (noun)	beset (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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)	beset (verb)
begin to injure	assail or attack on all sides:
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
attack in speech or writing	annoy continually or chronically
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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