bray vs mash

bray and mash both are nouns.

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

As verbs, bray and mash are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of bray include comminute, crunch, grind.

bray (noun)	mash (noun)
the cry of an ass	mixture of ground animal feeds
	a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

bray (verb)	mash (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	talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
braying characteristic of donkeys	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition