attack vs knock

knock vs attack

attack and knock both are nouns.

attack and knock both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack in speech or writing
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of attack include criticise, criticize, pick apart.

attack (noun)	knock (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	the act of hitting vigorously
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	negative criticism
the act of attacking	a vigorous blow
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
an offensive move in a sport or game	a bad experience
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)	knock (verb)
begin to injure	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	knock against with force or violence
attack in speech or writing	rap with the knuckles
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with	deliver a sharp blow or push
take the initiative and go on the offensive	make light, repeated taps on a surface
attack someone physically or emotionally	sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Difference between attack and knock

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