attack vs scorch

attack and scorch both are nouns.

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

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

Other hyponyms of attack include abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout, claw, vitriol, rip, whang, barrage, bombard, blister, scald, whip, rubbish.

attack (noun)	scorch (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	a discoloration caused by heat
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	a surface burn
the act of attacking	a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
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)	scorch (verb)
begin to injure	burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task	make very hot and dry
attack in speech or writing	become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with	destroy completely by or as if by fire
take the initiative and go on the offensive	become superficially burned
attack someone physically or emotionally	subject to harsh criticism