fling vs attempt

fling and attempt both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fling	Yes	No	Yes	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, attempt is a hypernym of fling; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than fling:

fling: a usually brief attempt
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of fling include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

fling (noun)	attempt (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
a usually brief attempt	the act of attacking
the act of flinging

fling (verb)	attempt (verb)
throw with force or recklessness	enter upon an activity or enterprise
move in an abrupt or headlong manner	make an effort or attempt
indulge oneself
throw or cast away