spoil

/spˈɔ‌ɪl/

/ˈspɔɪɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to spoil

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

synonyms : ball up

to treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism

synonyms : baby

become unfit for consumption or use

synonyms : go bad

alter from the original

synonyms : corrupt

make imperfect

synonyms : deflower

impair

mar

vitiate

destroy and strip of its possession

synonyms : despoil

plunder

rape

violate

have a strong desire or urge to do something

synonyms : itch

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

synonyms : baffle

Spoil

the act of stripping and taking by force

synonyms : despoilation

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

synonyms : spoilage

spoiling

valuable items or goods that are taken by force, especially during a war

Examples

1. Better one house spoiled than two.

2. His grandparents always spoil him with gifts on his birthday.

3. If you go to the party, don't spoil your Uncle's evening with a long face.

4. No point in spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar

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