scrunch vs crunch
crunch vs scrunchscrunch and crunch both are nouns.
scrunch and crunch both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scrunch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| crunch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
crunch is a hypernym of
scrunch; that is, crunch is a
word with a broader meaning than scrunch:
- scrunch: make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
- crunch: make a crushing noise
| scrunch (noun) | crunch (noun) |
|---|---|
| a crunching noise | the act of crushing |
| the sound of something crunching | |
| a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources) |
| scrunch (verb) | crunch (verb) |
|---|---|
| make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading |
| sit on one's heels | make a crushing noise |
| make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound |
| press or grind with a crushing noise |
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