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attempt vs mug's game

mug's game vs attempt

attempt and mug's game both are nouns.

attempt is a verb but mug's game is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attempt Yes No Yes No
mug's game Yes No No No
As nouns, mug's game is a hyponym of attempt; that is, mug's game is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:
  • attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  • mug's game: a futile or unprofitable endeavor
Other hyponyms of attempt include batting, best, worst, bid, play, crack, fling, go, offer, pass, whirl, essay, foray, contribution, part, share, liberation, power play, squeeze, squeeze play, seeking, shot, stab, shot, nisus, pains, strain, striving, battle, struggle, takeover attempt, run, test, trial, test, trial.
attempt (noun) mug's game (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something a futile or unprofitable endeavor
the act of attacking
attempt (verb) mug's game (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise
make an effort or attempt
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