denigration vs attack

attack vs denigration

denigration and attack both are nouns.

denigration is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

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

denigration: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
attack: strong criticism

denigration (noun)	attack (noun)
the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a belittling comment	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

denigration (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 denigration and attack

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