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thwart vs spoil

spoil vs thwart

thwart and spoil both are nouns.

thwart and spoil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thwart Yes No Yes No
spoil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thwart and spoil are synonyms defined as:
  • thwart and spoil: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other synonyms of thwart include baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch.
thwart (noun) spoil (noun)
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat 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)
thwart (verb) spoil (verb)
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 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 thwart and spoil

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