impaction vs smash

smash vs impaction

impaction and smash both are nouns.

impaction is not a verb while smash is a verb.

impaction is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
impaction	Yes	No	No	No
smash	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

As nouns, smash is a hypernym of impaction; that is, smash is a word with a broader meaning than impaction:

impaction: a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
smash: the act of colliding with something

Other hypernyms of impaction include crash.

impaction (noun)	smash (noun)
a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something	the act of colliding with something
a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally	a conspicuous success
a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon	a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed	a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
	a vigorous blow

impaction (verb)	smash (verb)
	break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
	break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
	overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
	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

impaction (adverb)	smash (adverb)
	with a loud crash

Difference between impaction and smash

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