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spoil vs addle

addle vs spoil

spoil is a noun but addle is not a noun.

spoil and addle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
addle No No Yes No
As verbs, addle is a hyponym of spoil; that is, addle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: become unfit for consumption or use
  • addle: become rotten
Other hyponyms of spoil include curdle.
spoil (noun) addle (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)
spoil (verb) addle (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use become rotten
alter from the original mix up or confuse
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 spoil and addle

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