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spoil vs cross

cross vs spoil

spoil and cross both are nouns.

spoil is not an adjective while cross is an adjective.

spoil and cross both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
cross Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, spoil and cross are synonyms defined as:
  • spoil and cross: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other synonyms of spoil include baffle, bilk, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, thwart.
spoil (noun) cross (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
spoil (adjective) cross (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
spoil (verb) cross (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
alter from the original trace a line through or across
make imperfect travel across or pass over
destroy and strip of its possession meet and pass
have a strong desire or urge to do something meet at a point
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of fold so as to resemble a cross
treat with excessive indulgence hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
make a mess of, destroy or ruin to cover or extend over an area or time period
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