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destroy vs wrack

wrack vs destroy

destroy is not a noun while wrack is a noun.

destroy and wrack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
destroy No No Yes No
wrack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wrack is a hyponym of destroy; that is, wrack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than destroy:
  • destroy: destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • wrack: smash or break forcefully
Other hyponyms of destroy include burn, burn down, fire, 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, wreck, kick down, kick in, wash out.
destroy (noun) wrack (noun)
dried seaweed especially that cast ashore
growth of marine vegetation especially of the large forms such as rockweeds and kelp
the destruction or collapse of something
destroy (verb) wrack (verb)
defeat soundly and humiliatingly smash or break forcefully
destroy completely; damage irreparably
put (an animal) to death
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
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