attempt vs fling

attempt and fling both are nouns.

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

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

attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
fling: a usually brief attempt

attempt (noun)	fling (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something	a brief indulgence of your impulses
the act of attacking	a usually brief attempt
	the act of flinging

attempt (verb)	fling (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	throw with force or recklessness
make an effort or attempt	move in an abrupt or headlong manner
	indulge oneself
	throw or cast away