attack vs slander

slander vs attack

attack and slander both are nouns.

attack and slander both are verbs.

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

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

attack: strong criticism
slander: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Other hyponyms of attack include aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration.

attack (noun)	slander (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase	words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
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)	slander (verb)
begin to injure	charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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

Difference between attack and slander

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