Scuttle and Wreck

Scuttle

Scuttle verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Wreck is a synonym for scuttle in sink topic. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a verb "Scuttle", when it comes to topics like sea.

Nearby Words: scuttled, scuttling

Wreck

Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.
Usage example: many an unwary captain has wrecked his ship on the shoals that surround the island

Scuttle is a synonym for wreck in sink topic. You can use "Scuttle" instead a verb "Wreck", if it concerns topics such as ruin, sea.

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

Common collocations

relationship scuttle relationship wreck relationship
deal scuttle deal wreck deal
case scuttle case wreck case
ship scuttle ship wreck ship
Other words: ships.
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