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stroke vs attack

attack vs stroke

stroke and attack both are nouns.

stroke and attack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stroke Yes No Yes No
attack Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attack is a hypernym of stroke; that is, attack is a word with a broader meaning than stroke:
  • stroke: a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
  • attack: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
stroke (noun) attack (noun)
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
a light touch with the hands a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
a single complete movement the act of attacking
any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information an offensive move in a sport or game
a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush strong criticism
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam intense adverse criticism
a light touch the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
(golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
stroke (verb) attack (verb)
treat gingerly or carefully begin to injure
strike a ball with a smooth blow set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
row at a particular rate attack in speech or writing
touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 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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