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spoil vs spoiler

spoiler vs spoil

spoil and spoiler both are nouns.

spoil is a verb but spoiler is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
spoiler Yes No No No
spoil (noun) spoiler (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
spoil (verb) spoiler (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use
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 spoiler

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