attack vs surprise attack

surprise attack vs attack

attack and surprise attack both are nouns.

attack is a verb but surprise attack is not a verb.

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

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

attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
surprise attack: an attack without warning

Other hyponyms of attack include ground attack, charge, banzai attack, banzai charge, diversion, diversionary attack, incursion, penetration, blitz, blitzkrieg, strike, counterattack, countermove, bombardment, bombing, fire, firing, strafe, coup de main.

attack (noun)	surprise attack (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	an attack without warning
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)	surprise attack (verb)
begin to injure
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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