spoiler vs candidate
candidate vs spoilerspoiler and candidate both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spoiler | Yes | No | No | No |
| candidate | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
candidate is a hypernym of
spoiler; that is, candidate is a
word with a broader meaning than spoiler:
- spoiler: a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
- candidate: a politician who is running for public office
Other hypernyms of spoiler include
campaigner, nominee.
| spoiler (noun) | candidate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag | someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) |
| an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds | a politician who is running for public office |
| 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 |
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