bombard vs attack

bombard and attack both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

bombard: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
attack: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

Other hypernyms of bombard include assail.

bombard (noun)	attack (noun)
a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family	(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

bombard (verb)	attack (verb)
direct high energy particles or radiation against	begin to injure
address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage	set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
throw bombs at or attack with bombs	attack in speech or writing
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile	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