queer vs short-circuit

queer is a noun but short-circuit is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
queer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
short-circuit	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, short-circuit is a hyponym of queer; that is, short-circuit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than queer:

Other hyponyms of queer include disappoint, let down, dash, ruin.

queer (noun)	short-circuit (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man

queer (adjective)	short-circuit (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

queer (verb)	short-circuit (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position	avoid something unpleasant or laborious
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	create a short circuit in
	hamper the progress of; impede