attack vs devolution

devolution vs attack

attack and devolution both are nouns.

attack is a verb but devolution is not a verb.

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

As nouns, devolution is a hypernym of attack; that is, devolution is a word with a broader meaning than attack:

attack: the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
devolution: the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

Other hypernyms of attack include degeneration.

attack (noun)	devolution (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
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)	devolution (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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