attempt vs attack

attack vs attempt

attempt and attack both are nouns.

attempt and attack both are verbs.

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

As nouns, attempt and attack are synonyms defined as:

attempt and attack: the act of attacking

attempt (noun)	attack (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the act of attacking	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

attempt (verb)	attack (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	begin to injure
make an effort or attempt	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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