power play vs attempt

attempt vs power play

power play and attempt both are nouns.

power play is not a verb while attempt is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
power play	Yes	No	No	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

power play: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of power play include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

power play (noun)	attempt (noun)
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play	the act of attacking
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties

power play (verb)	attempt (verb)
	enter upon an activity or enterprise
	make an effort or attempt

Difference between power play and attempt

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