attack vs profane

profane vs attack

attack is a noun but profane is not a noun.

attack is not an adjective while profane is an adjective.

attack and profane both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
profane: violate the sacred character of a place or language

Other hyponyms of attack include bait, set, sic, bulldog, rush, blindside, savage, reassail, jump, beset, set upon, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, violate, desecrate, outrage, violate, molest.

attack (noun)	profane (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 (adjective)	profane (adjective)
	not concerned with or devoted to religion
	characterized by profanity or cursing
	grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
	not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

attack (verb)	profane (verb)
begin to injure	violate the sacred character of a place or language
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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

Difference between attack and profane

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