bombing vs attack

attack vs bombing

bombing and attack both are nouns.

bombing is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

As nouns, attack is a hypernym of bombing; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than bombing:

bombing: an attack by dropping bombs
attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Other hypernyms of bombing include onrush, onset, onslaught.

bombing (noun)	attack (noun)
an attack by dropping bombs	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists	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

bombing (verb)	attack (verb)
	begin to injure
	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 bombing and attack

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