spoil vs scotch

scotch vs spoil

spoil and scotch both are nouns.

spoil is not an adjective while scotch is an adjective.

spoil and scotch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spoil	Yes	No	Yes	No
scotch	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, spoil and scotch are synonyms defined as:

spoil and scotch: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Other synonyms of spoil include baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, thwart.

spoil (noun)	scotch (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force	a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

spoil (adjective)	scotch (adjective)
	avoiding waste

spoil (verb)	scotch (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use	make a small cut or score into
alter from the original	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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 scotch

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