takeover attempt vs attempt

takeover attempt and attempt both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
takeover attempt	Yes	No	No	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

takeover attempt: an attempt to take control of a corporation
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of takeover attempt include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

takeover attempt (noun)	attempt (noun)
an attempt to take control of a corporation	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
	the act of attacking

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