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contend vs attack

attack vs contend

contend is not a noun while attack is a noun.

contend and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contend No No Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attack is a hyponym of contend; that is, attack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contend:
  • contend: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
  • attack: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Other hyponyms of contend include bear down, fistfight, join battle, tug, defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, get back, settle, fight back, battle, combat, war, assail, duel, joust, chicken-fight, chickenfight, tourney, feud, skirmish, bandy, fence, box, spar, scuffle, tussle, wrestle, engage, wage.
contend (noun) attack (noun)
(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
contend (verb) attack (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation begin to injure
have an argument about something set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
maintain or assert attack in speech or writing
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight take the initiative and go on the offensive
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available attack someone physically or emotionally
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