onset vs attack

attack vs onset

onset and attack both are nouns.

onset is not a verb while attack is a verb.

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

As nouns, onset and attack are synonyms defined as:

onset and attack: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Other synonyms of onset include onrush, onslaught.

onset (noun)	attack (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the beginning or early stages	a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
	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

onset (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 onset and attack

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