bray vs comminute

bray is a noun but comminute is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bray	Yes	No	Yes	No
comminute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bray and comminute are synonyms defined as:

bray and comminute: reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

Other synonyms of bray include crunch, grind, mash.

bray (noun)	comminute (noun)
the cry of an ass

bray (verb)	comminute (verb)
laugh loudly and harshly	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
braying characteristic of donkeys