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firing vs attack

attack vs firing

firing and attack both are nouns.

firing is not a verb while attack is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
firing Yes No No No
attack Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attack is a hypernym of firing; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than firing:
  • firing: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
  • attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
Other hypernyms of firing include onrush, onset, onslaught.
firing (noun) attack (noun)
the act of setting something on fire (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
the act of discharging a gun the act of attacking
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 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
firing (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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