attack vs diversion

diversion vs attack

attack and diversion both are nouns.

attack is a verb but diversion is not a verb.

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

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

attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
diversion: an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

Other hyponyms of attack include ground attack, charge, banzai attack, banzai charge, diversionary attack, incursion, penetration, blitz, blitzkrieg, strike, counterattack, countermove, bombardment, bombing, fire, firing, strafe, coup de main, surprise attack.

attack (noun)	diversion (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
the act of attacking	an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
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)	diversion (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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