mash vs comminute

mash is a noun but comminute is not a noun.

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

As verbs, mash and comminute are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of mash include bray, crunch, grind.

mash (noun)	comminute (noun)
mixture of ground animal feeds
a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

mash (verb)	comminute (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition