diversion vs attack

attack vs diversion

diversion and attack both are nouns.

diversion is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

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

diversion: an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Other hypernyms of diversion include onrush, onset, onslaught.

diversion (noun)	attack (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	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

diversion (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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