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destroy vs wreck

wreck vs destroy

destroy is not a noun while wreck is a noun.

destroy and wreck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
destroy No No Yes No
wreck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wreck is a hyponym of destroy; that is, wreck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than destroy:
  • destroy: destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • wreck: 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, wrack, kick down, kick in, wash out.
destroy (noun) wreck (noun)
a ship that has been destroyed at sea
a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
an accident that destroys a ship at sea
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
destroy (verb) wreck (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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