incursion vs attack

attack vs incursion

incursion and attack both are nouns.

incursion is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

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

incursion: an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Other hypernyms of incursion include onrush, onset, onslaught.

incursion (noun)	attack (noun)
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
the mistake of incurring liability or blame	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

incursion (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 incursion and attack

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