Spoil — synonyms, definition

1. spoil (Noun)

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spoil (Noun) — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war). ex. "to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy"

spoil (Noun) — The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.

spoil (Noun) — The act of stripping and taking by force.

injury pillage pillaging plundering stolen property

2. spoil (Verb)

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spoil (Verb) — Make a mess of, destroy or ruin. ex. "I spoilt the dinner and we had to eat out"

spoil (Verb) — Become unfit for consumption or use. ex. "the meat must be eaten before it spoils"

spoil (Verb) — Alter from the original to become worse or broken.

spoil (Verb) — Treat with excessive indulgence. ex. "grandparents often spoil the children"

spoil (Verb) — Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. ex. "spoil your opponent"

spoil (Verb) — Have a strong desire or urge to do something. ex. "He is spoiling for a fight"

spoil (Verb) — Destroy and strip of its possession. ex. "The soldiers spoilt the beautiful country"

spoil (Verb) — Make imperfect. ex. "nothing spoilt her beauty"

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