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ruin vs cross

cross vs ruin

ruin and cross both are nouns.

ruin is not an adjective while cross is an adjective.

ruin and cross both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruin Yes No Yes No
cross Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, cross is a hypernym of ruin; that is, cross is a word with a broader meaning than ruin:
  • ruin: destroy or cause to fail
  • cross: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other hypernyms of ruin include baffle, bilk, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart.
ruin (noun) cross (noun)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
a ruined building (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
an event that results in destruction a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
the process of becoming dilapidated any affliction that causes great suffering
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
ruin (adjective) cross (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
ruin (verb) cross (verb)
fall into ruin breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
destroy completely; damage irreparably trace a line through or across
reduce to ruins travel across or pass over
deprive of virginity meet and pass
reduce to bankruptcy meet at a point
destroy or cause to fail fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
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