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deface vs spoil

spoil vs deface

deface is not a noun while spoil is a noun.

deface and spoil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deface No No Yes No
spoil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spoil is a hypernym of deface; that is, spoil is a word with a broader meaning than deface:
  • deface: mar or spoil the appearance of
  • spoil: make imperfect
Other hypernyms of deface include deflower, impair, mar, vitiate.
deface (noun) spoil (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
deface (verb) spoil (verb)
mar or spoil the appearance of become unfit for consumption or use
alter from the original
make imperfect
destroy and strip of its possession
have a strong desire or urge to do something
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
treat with excessive indulgence
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Difference between deface and spoil

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