attack vs criticize

criticize vs attack

attack is a noun but criticize is not a noun.

attack and criticize both are verbs.

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

As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of attack; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than attack:

attack: attack in speech or writing
criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of attack include criticise, knock, pick apart.

attack (noun)	criticize (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)	criticize (verb)
begin to injure	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	act as a critic
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

Difference between attack and criticize

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