mongrel vs dog

mongrel and dog both are nouns.

mongrel is not a verb while dog is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mongrel	Yes	No	No	No
dog	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dog is a hypernym of mongrel; that is, dog is a word with a broader meaning than mongrel:

mongrel: an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
dog: a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

Other hypernyms of mongrel include Canis familiaris, domestic dog.

mongrel (noun)	dog (noun)
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed	a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin	a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
	metal supports for logs in a fireplace
	a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
	informal term for a man
	a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
	someone who is morally reprehensible

mongrel (verb)	dog (verb)
	go after with the intent to catch

Difference between mongrel and dog

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