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stolen property vs spoil

spoil vs stolen property

stolen property and spoil both are nouns.

stolen property is not a verb while spoil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stolen property Yes No No No
spoil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spoil is a hyponym of stolen property; that is, spoil is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stolen property:
  • stolen property: property that has been stolen
  • spoil: (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
Other hyponyms of stolen property include booty, dirty money, loot, pillage, plunder, prize, swag.
stolen property (noun) spoil (noun)
property that has been stolen 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)
stolen property (verb) spoil (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 stolen property and spoil

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