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spoil vs go wrong

go wrong vs spoil

spoil is a noun but go wrong is not a noun.

spoil and go wrong both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
go wrong No No Yes No
As verbs, go wrong is a hypernym of spoil; that is, go wrong is a word with a broader meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: make a mess of, destroy or ruin
  • go wrong: be unsuccessful
Other hypernyms of spoil include fail, miscarry.
spoil (noun) go wrong (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) go wrong (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use be unsuccessful
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 go wrong

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