scotch vs spoil

spoil vs scotch

scotch and spoil both are nouns.

scotch is an adjective but spoil is not an adjective.

scotch and spoil both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scotch	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
spoil	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, scotch and spoil are synonyms defined as:

scotch and spoil: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Other synonyms of scotch include baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, thwart.

scotch (noun)	spoil (noun)
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)	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)

scotch (adjective)	spoil (adjective)
avoiding waste

scotch (verb)	spoil (verb)
make a small cut or score into	become unfit for consumption or use
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	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 scotch and spoil

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