attack vs hem in

hem in vs attack

attack is a noun but hem in is not a noun.

attack and hem in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attack	Yes	No	Yes	No
hem in	No	No	Yes	No

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

attack: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
hem in: surround so as to force to give up

Other hyponyms of attack include submarine, pelt, pepper, hit, strike, counterattack, counterstrike, gas, storm, surprise, blitz, invade, occupy, beleaguer, besiege, circumvent, surround, bomb, bombard, strafe, cannonade, torpedo, bust, raid.

attack (noun)	hem in (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
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)	hem in (verb)
begin to injure	surround so as to force to give up
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	surround in a restrictive manner
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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