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attack vs contend

contend vs attack

attack is a noun but contend is not a noun.

attack and contend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attack Yes No Yes No
contend No No Yes No
As verbs, contend is a hypernym of attack; that is, contend is a word with a broader meaning than attack:
  • attack: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  • contend: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Other hypernyms of attack include fight, struggle.
attack (noun) contend (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) contend (verb)
begin to injure to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task have an argument about something
attack in speech or writing maintain or assert
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
take the initiative and go on the offensive be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
attack someone physically or emotionally succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
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