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crunch vs crump

crump vs crunch

crunch is a noun but crump is not a noun.

crunch and crump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crunch Yes No Yes No
crump No No Yes No
As verbs, crump is a hyponym of crunch; that is, crump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crunch:
  • crunch: make a crushing noise
  • crump: make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
Other hyponyms of crunch include scrunch, thud.
crunch (noun) crump (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) crump (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
make a crushing noise bombard with heavy shells
crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
press or grind with a crushing noise
Difference between crunch and crump

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