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spoil vs corrupt

corrupt vs spoil

spoil is a noun but corrupt is not a noun.

spoil is not an adjective while corrupt is an adjective.

spoil and corrupt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
corrupt No Yes Yes No
As verbs, spoil and corrupt are synonyms defined as:
  • spoil and corrupt: alter from the original
As verbs, corrupt is a hyponym of spoil; that is, corrupt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: make imperfect
  • corrupt: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Other hyponyms of spoil include cloud, defile, sully, taint, blemish, deface, disfigure.
spoil (noun) corrupt (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 (adjective) corrupt (adjective)
lacking in integrity
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
containing errors or alterations
touched by rot or decay
spoil (verb) corrupt (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use alter from the original
alter from the original place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
make imperfect make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
destroy and strip of its possession corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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 corrupt

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