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queer vs ruin

ruin vs queer

queer and ruin both are nouns.

queer is an adjective but ruin is not an adjective.

queer and ruin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
queer Yes Yes Yes No
ruin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ruin is a hyponym of queer; that is, ruin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than queer:
  • queer: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • ruin: destroy or cause to fail
Other hyponyms of queer include disappoint, let down, dash, short-circuit.
queer (noun) ruin (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
a ruined building
an event that results in destruction
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
the process of becoming dilapidated
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
queer (adjective) ruin (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
queer (verb) ruin (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position fall into ruin
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of destroy completely; damage irreparably
reduce to ruins
deprive of virginity
reduce to bankruptcy
destroy or cause to fail
Difference between queer and ruin

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