profane vs attack

attack vs profane

profane is not a noun while attack is a noun.

profane is an adjective but attack is not an adjective.

profane and attack both are verbs.

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

As verbs, attack is a hypernym of profane; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than profane:

profane: violate the sacred character of a place or language
attack: attack someone physically or emotionally

Other hypernyms of profane include assail, assault, set on.

profane (noun)	attack (noun)
	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
	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

profane (adjective)	attack (adjective)
not concerned with or devoted to religion
characterized by profanity or cursing
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

profane (verb)	attack (verb)
violate the sacred character of a place or language	begin to injure
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality	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 profane and attack

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