destroy vs fire

fire vs destroy

destroy is not a noun while fire is a noun.

destroy and fire both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
destroy	No	No	Yes	No
fire	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fire is a hyponym of destroy; that is, fire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than destroy:

destroy: destroy completely; damage irreparably
fire: destroy by fire

Other hyponyms of destroy include burn, burn down, desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, scourge, waste, harry, ravage, break, break, bust, vandalise, vandalize, do a job on, subvert, get, devour, despoil, plunder, rape, spoil, violate, explode, consume, shipwreck, bust up, wrack, wreck, kick down, kick in, wash out.

destroy (noun)	fire (noun)
	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
	intense adverse criticism
	the event of something burning (often destructive)
	a severe trial
	feelings of great warmth and intensity
	the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
	fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

destroy (verb)	fire (verb)
defeat soundly and humiliatingly	bake in a kiln so as to harden
destroy completely; damage irreparably	destroy by fire
put (an animal) to death	start or maintain a fire in
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of	become ignited
	cause to go off
	start firing a weapon
	go off or discharge
	generate an electrical impulse
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	drive out or away by or as if by fire
	provide with fuel
	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Difference between destroy and fire

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