attack vs reassail

reassail vs attack

attack is a noun but reassail is not a noun.

attack and reassail both are verbs.

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

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

attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
reassail: assail again

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

attack (noun)	reassail (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)	reassail (verb)
begin to injure	assail again
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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