As adjectives the difference between putrid and spoiled
is that putrid is rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction while spoiled is of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
As a verb spoiled is
(spoil).
putrid
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.
of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
Vile, disgusting.
morally corrupt
totally objectionable
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "putrid" is often applied: smell, odor, flesh, matter, meat.
Synonyms
* malodorous
Related terms
* putrefaction
* putrescence
* putrescent
* putrid fever
* putrid sore throat
* putrify
See also
* rotten
* foul
* odor
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spoiled
English
Alternative forms
* spoilt
Verb
(head)
(spoil)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.
Usage notes
* Much more common in US than "(spoilt)".
* About as common as "spoilt" in UK.
Anagrams
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