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ruin vs fire

fire vs ruin

ruin and fire both are nouns.

ruin and fire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruin Yes No Yes No
fire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fire is a hyponym of ruin; that is, fire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ruin:
  • ruin: destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • fire: destroy by fire
Other hyponyms of ruin include burn, burn down, desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, scourge, waste, harry, ravage, break, break, bust, vandalise, vandalize, do a job on, subvert, get, devour, despoil, plunder, rape, spoil, violate, explode, consume, shipwreck, bust up, wrack, wreck, kick down, kick in, wash out.
ruin (noun) fire (noun)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a ruined building a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
an event that results in destruction intense adverse criticism
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation the event of something burning (often destructive)
the process of becoming dilapidated a severe trial
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
ruin (verb) fire (verb)
fall into ruin bake in a kiln so as to harden
destroy completely; damage irreparably destroy by fire
reduce to ruins start or maintain a fire in
deprive of virginity become ignited
reduce to bankruptcy cause to go off
destroy or cause to fail start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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