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attack vs counterplay

counterplay vs attack

attack and counterplay both are nouns.

attack is a verb but counterplay is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attack Yes No Yes No
counterplay Yes No No No
As nouns, counterplay is a hyponym of attack; that is, counterplay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:
  • attack: an offensive move in a sport or game
  • counterplay: (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
Other hyponyms of attack include counterattack.
attack (noun) counterplay (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
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) counterplay (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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