crunch vs comminute

crunch is a noun but comminute is not a noun.

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

As verbs, crunch and comminute are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of crunch include bray, grind, mash.

crunch (noun)	comminute (noun)
the act of crushing
the sound of something crunching
a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)

crunch (verb)	comminute (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
make a crushing noise
crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound
press or grind with a crushing noise