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abase vs smash

smash vs abase

abase is not a noun while smash is a noun.

abase and smash both are verbs.

abase is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abase No No Yes No
smash Yes No Yes Yes
As verbs, smash is a hyponym of abase; that is, smash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abase:
  • abase: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • smash: humiliate or depress completely
Other hyponyms of abase include crush, degrade, demean, disgrace, put down, take down.
abase (noun) smash (noun)
the act of colliding with something
a conspicuous success
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
a vigorous blow
abase (verb) smash (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
hit with great force
collide or strike violently and suddenly
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
damage or destroy as if by violence
humiliate or depress completely
hit violently
reduce to bankruptcy
abase (adverb) smash (adverb)
with a loud crash
Difference between abase and smash

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