attack vs fight

fight vs attack

attack and fight both are nouns.

attack and fight both are verbs.

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

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

attack: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
fight: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Other hypernyms of attack include contend, struggle.

attack (noun)	fight (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
the act of attacking	a boxing or wrestling match
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation	an aggressive willingness to compete
an offensive move in a sport or game	an intense verbal dispute
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)	fight (verb)
begin to injure	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	fight against or resist strongly
attack in speech or writing	make a strenuous or labored effort
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
take the initiative and go on the offensive
attack someone physically or emotionally

Difference between attack and fight

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