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cross vs spoil

spoil vs cross

cross and spoil both are nouns.

cross is an adjective but spoil is not an adjective.

cross and spoil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
spoil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cross and spoil are synonyms defined as:
  • cross and spoil: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other synonyms of cross include baffle, bilk, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, thwart.
cross (noun) spoil (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids the act of stripping and taking by force
(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 the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) spoil (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) spoil (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties become unfit for consumption or use
trace a line through or across alter from the original
travel across or pass over make imperfect
meet and pass destroy and strip of its possession
meet at a point have a strong desire or urge to do something
fold so as to resemble a cross hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of treat with excessive indulgence
to cover or extend over an area or time period make a mess of, destroy or ruin
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