check vs attack

check and attack both are nouns.

check and attack both are verbs.

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

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

check: place into check
attack: take the initiative and go on the offensive

Other hypernyms of check include aggress.

check (noun)	attack (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king	the act of attacking
the act of inspecting or verifying	ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)	an offensive move in a sport or game
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something	strong criticism
an appraisal of the state of affairs	intense adverse criticism
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct	the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
the bill in a restaurant
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
a written order directing a bank to pay money
the state of inactivity following an interruption

check (verb)	attack (verb)
slow the growth or development of	begin to injure
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only	set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
make cracks or chinks in	attack in speech or writing
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly	launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition	take the initiative and go on the offensive
put a check mark on or near or next to	attack someone physically or emotionally
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verify by consulting a source or authority
write out a check on a bank account
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
place into check
decline to initiate betting
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
consign for shipment on a vehicle
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
make an examination or investigation
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

check vs attack

check and attack both are nouns.

check and attack both are verbs.

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