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spoil vs do by

do by vs spoil

spoil is a noun but do by is not a noun.

spoil and do by both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
do by No No Yes No
As verbs, do by is a hypernym of spoil; that is, do by is a word with a broader meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: treat with excessive indulgence
  • do by: interact in a certain way
Other hypernyms of spoil include handle, treat.
spoil (noun) do by (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) do by (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use interact in a certain way
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 spoil and do by

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