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sic vs attack

attack vs sic

sic is not a noun while attack is a noun.

sic and attack both are verbs.

sic is an adverb but attack is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sic No No Yes Yes
attack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, attack is a hypernym of sic; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than sic:
  • sic: urge to attack someone
  • attack: attack someone physically or emotionally
Other hypernyms of sic include assail, assault, set on.
sic (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
sic (verb) attack (verb)
urge to attack someone 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
sic (adverb) attack (adverb)
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
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