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pillaging vs spoil

spoil vs pillaging

pillaging and spoil both are nouns.

pillaging is not a verb while spoil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pillaging Yes No No No
spoil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spoil is a hyponym of pillaging; that is, spoil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pillaging:
  • pillaging: the act of stealing valuable things from a place
  • spoil: the act of stripping and taking by force
pillaging (noun) spoil (noun)
the act of stealing valuable things from a place 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)
pillaging (verb) spoil (verb)
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 pillaging and spoil

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