attack vs dishonour

dishonour vs attack

attack and dishonour both are nouns.

attack and dishonour both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
dishonour: force (someone) to have sex against their will

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

attack (noun)	dishonour (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	lacking honor or integrity
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	a state of shame or disgrace
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)	dishonour (verb)
begin to injure	refuse to accept
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	bring shame or dishonor upon
attack in speech or writing	force (someone) to have sex against their will
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 dishonour

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