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ruin vs scotch

scotch vs ruin

ruin and scotch both are nouns.

ruin is not an adjective while scotch is an adjective.

ruin and scotch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruin Yes No Yes No
scotch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, scotch is a hypernym of ruin; that is, scotch is a word with a broader meaning than ruin:
  • ruin: destroy or cause to fail
  • scotch: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other hypernyms of ruin include baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, spoil, thwart.
ruin (noun) scotch (noun)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
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
ruin (adjective) scotch (adjective)
avoiding waste
ruin (verb) scotch (verb)
fall into ruin make a small cut or score into
destroy completely; damage irreparably hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
reduce to ruins
deprive of virginity
reduce to bankruptcy
destroy or cause to fail
Difference between ruin and scotch

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