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attack vs firing

firing vs attack

attack and firing both are nouns.

attack is a verb but firing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attack Yes No Yes No
firing Yes No No No
As nouns, firing is a hyponym of attack; that is, firing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:
  • attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  • firing: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Other hyponyms of attack include ground attack, charge, banzai attack, banzai charge, diversion, diversionary attack, incursion, penetration, blitz, blitzkrieg, strike, counterattack, countermove, bombardment, bombing, fire, strafe, coup de main, surprise attack.
attack (noun) firing (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) the act of setting something on fire
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
the act of attacking the act of discharging a gun
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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) firing (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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