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spoil vs thwart

thwart vs spoil

spoil and thwart both are nouns.

spoil and thwart both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
thwart Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spoil and thwart are synonyms defined as:
  • spoil and thwart: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other synonyms of spoil include baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch.
spoil (noun) thwart (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
spoil (verb) thwart (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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
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