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destroy vs smash

smash vs destroy

destroy is not a noun while smash is a noun.

destroy and smash both are verbs.

destroy is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
destroy No No Yes No
smash Yes No Yes Yes
As verbs, smash is a hyponym of destroy; that is, smash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than destroy:
  • destroy: defeat soundly and humiliatingly
  • smash: overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
Other hyponyms of destroy include swallow, cut to ribbons.
destroy (noun) smash (noun)
the act of colliding with something
a conspicuous success
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
a vigorous blow
destroy (verb) smash (verb)
defeat soundly and humiliatingly break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
destroy completely; damage irreparably break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
put (an animal) to death overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of hit with great force
collide or strike violently and suddenly
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
damage or destroy as if by violence
humiliate or depress completely
hit violently
reduce to bankruptcy
destroy (adverb) smash (adverb)
with a loud crash
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