convulsion vs attack

attack vs convulsion

convulsion and attack both are nouns.

convulsion is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

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

convulsion: a sudden uncontrollable attack
attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

convulsion (noun)	attack (noun)
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a sudden uncontrollable attack	the act of attacking
a violent disturbance	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

convulsion (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

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