Purloin and Spoil

Purloin

Purloin verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

Spoil and purloin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spoil" instead a verb "Purloin".

Nearby Word: purloining

Spoil

Spoil verb - To affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable.

Purloin and spoil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purloin" instead a verb "Spoil".

Nearby Words: spoiled, spoiling, spoilage, spoilt, spoiler
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