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attack vs spot

spot vs attack

attack and spot both are nouns.

attack and spot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attack Yes No Yes No
spot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spot is a hyponym of attack; that is, spot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attack:
  • attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
  • spot: a slight attack of illness
Other hyponyms of attack include anxiety attack, flare, ictus, raptus, seizure, touch, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, CVA, stroke, convulsion, fit, paroxysm, hysterics, occlusion, heart attack.
attack (noun) spot (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase a business establishment for entertainment
the act of attacking a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
an offensive move in a sport or game a blemish made by dirt
strong criticism a small contrasting part of something
intense adverse criticism an outstanding characteristic
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a small piece or quantity of something
a slight attack of illness
attack (verb) spot (verb)
begin to injure mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task become spotted
attack in speech or writing make a spot or mark onto
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with mar or impair with a flaw
take the initiative and go on the offensive catch sight of
attack someone physically or emotionally detect with the senses
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