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scupper (2)

scup·per [ skúppər ] (past and past participle scup·pered, present participle scup·per·ing, 3rd person present singular scup·pers)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. wreck or ruin something: to wreck, defeat, or ruin something

2. sink ship: to sink a ship, especially to sink your own vessel intentionally

[Late 19th century. Origin ?]
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