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outrage vs attack

attack vs outrage

outrage and attack both are nouns.

outrage and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outrage Yes No Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attack is a hypernym of outrage; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than outrage:
  • outrage: force (someone) to have sex against their will
  • attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of outrage include assail, assault, set on.
As verbs, attack is a hypernym of outrage; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than outrage:
  • outrage: violate the sacred character of a place or language
  • attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of outrage include assail, assault, set on.
outrage (noun) attack (noun)
the act of scandalizing (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a wantonly cruel act a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a disgraceful event the act of attacking
a feeling of righteous anger 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
outrage (verb) attack (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion begin to injure
force (someone) to have sex against their will set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
violate the sacred character of a place or language 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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