queer vs scupper

scupper vs queer

queer and scupper both are nouns.

queer is an adjective but scupper is not an adjective.

queer and scupper both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
queer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
scupper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, queer and scupper are synonyms defined as:

queer and scupper: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Other synonyms of queer include endanger, expose, peril.

queer (noun)	scupper (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man	drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

queer (adjective)	scupper (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

queer (verb)	scupper (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position	put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	wait in hiding to attack

Difference between queer and scupper

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