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crumble vs ruin

ruin vs crumble

crumble is not a noun while ruin is a noun.

crumble and ruin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crumble No No Yes No
ruin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ruin is a hyponym of crumble; that is, ruin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crumble:
  • crumble: fall into decay or ruin
  • ruin: fall into ruin
crumble (noun) ruin (noun)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
a ruined building
an event that results in destruction
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
the process of becoming dilapidated
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
crumble (verb) ruin (verb)
break or fall apart into fragments fall into ruin
fall into decay or ruin destroy completely; damage irreparably
fall apart reduce to ruins
deprive of virginity
reduce to bankruptcy
destroy or cause to fail
Difference between crumble and ruin

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