close vs terminate

close is a noun but terminate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
close	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
terminate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, terminate is a hypernym of close; that is, terminate is a word with a broader meaning than close:

Other hypernyms of close include end.

As verbs, terminate is a hypernym of close; that is, terminate is a word with a broader meaning than close:

Other hypernyms of close include end.

As verbs, terminate is a hypernym of close; that is, terminate is a word with a broader meaning than close:

Other hypernyms of close include end.

As verbs, terminate is a hypernym of close; that is, terminate is a word with a broader meaning than close:

close: come to a close
terminate: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Other hypernyms of close include cease, end, finish, stop.

close (noun)	terminate (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time

close (adjective)	terminate (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
close in relevance or relationship
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
marked by fidelity to an original
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
crowded
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
of textiles
confined to specific persons
strictly confined or guarded
used of hair or haircuts
giving or spending with reluctance
fitting closely but comfortably
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
lacking fresh air

close (verb)	terminate (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead	bring to an end or halt
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut	have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
become closed	be the end of; be the last or concluding part of
bar access to
fill or stop up
bring together all the elements or parts of
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
come together, as if in an embrace
draw near
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
engage at close quarters
come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops

close (adverb)	terminate (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner