comminute vs mash

comminute is not a noun while mash is a noun.

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

As verbs, comminute and mash are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of comminute include bray, crunch, grind.

comminute (noun)	mash (noun)
	mixture of ground animal feeds
	a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

comminute (verb)	mash (verb)
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
	to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition