flare vs attack

attack vs flare

flare and attack both are nouns.

flare and attack both are verbs.

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

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

flare: a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

flare (noun)	attack (noun)
(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification	the act of attacking
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate	ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a sudden outburst of emotion	an offensive move in a sport or game
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference	strong criticism
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)	intense adverse criticism
a sudden burst of flame	the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
a shape that spreads outward	a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

flare (verb)	attack (verb)
become flared and widen, usually at one end	begin to injure
erupt or intensify suddenly	set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
burn brightly	attack in speech or writing
shine with a sudden light	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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