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spoil vs curdle

curdle vs spoil

spoil is a noun but curdle is not a noun.

spoil and curdle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
curdle No No Yes No
As verbs, curdle is a hyponym of spoil; that is, curdle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: become unfit for consumption or use
  • curdle: go bad or sour
Other hyponyms of spoil include addle.
spoil (noun) curdle (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) curdle (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use turn into curds
alter from the original turn from a liquid to a solid mass
make imperfect go bad or sour
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 curdle

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