mash vs bray

mash and bray both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mash	Yes	No	Yes	No
bray	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mash and bray are synonyms defined as:

mash and bray: reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

Other synonyms of mash include comminute, crunch, grind.

mash (noun)	bray (noun)
mixture of ground animal feeds	the cry of an ass
a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

mash (verb)	bray (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading	laugh loudly and harshly
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition	braying characteristic of donkeys