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fire vs destroy

destroy vs fire

fire is a noun but destroy is not a noun.

fire and destroy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fire Yes No Yes No
destroy No No Yes No
As verbs, destroy is a hypernym of fire; that is, destroy is a word with a broader meaning than fire:
  • fire: destroy by fire
  • destroy: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Other hypernyms of fire include ruin.
fire (noun) destroy (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
fire (verb) destroy (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden defeat soundly and humiliatingly
destroy by fire destroy completely; damage irreparably
start or maintain a fire in put (an animal) to death
become ignited do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
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
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