blackguard vs attack

attack vs blackguard

blackguard and attack both are nouns.

blackguard and attack both are verbs.

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

As verbs, attack is a hypernym of blackguard; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than blackguard:

blackguard: use foul or abusive language towards
attack: attack in speech or writing

Other hypernyms of blackguard include assail, assault, lash out, round, snipe.

blackguard (noun)	attack (noun)
someone who is morally reprehensible	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
	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

blackguard (verb)	attack (verb)
use foul or abusive language towards	begin to injure
subject to laughter or ridicule	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

Difference between blackguard and attack

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