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SPOIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Spoil.

How to pronounce spoil:

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Spoil - as a noun

(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

Example: "To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy"

The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

Example: "Her spoiling my dress was deliberate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoilagespoiling

The act of stripping and taking by force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoilationdespoilmentdespoliationspoilationspoliation

Spoil - as a verb

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball upbobblebodgebollixbollix upbotchbotch upbumblebungleflubflufffumblelouse upmishandlemuck upscrew up

Become unfit for consumption or use

Example: "The meat must be eaten before it spoils"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go bad
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alter from the original

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
modify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Treat with excessive indulgence

Example: "Grandparents often pamper the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
babycockercoddlecossetfeatherbedindulgemollycoddlepamper

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

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bafflebilkcrossfoilfrustratescotchthwart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a strong desire or urge to do something

Example: "She is itching to start the project"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itch

Destroy and strip of its possession

Example: "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoilplunderviolate

Make imperfect

Example: "Nothing marred her beauty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflowerimpairmarvitiate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please don't spoil the surprise party for Sarah."
"My grandmother spoils me with homemade cookies whenever I visit."
"Leaving the milk out of the fridge for too long will spoil it."
"It's not good to spoil a child by giving them everything they want."
"She spoiled the ending of the movie for me."
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Word Game Points

Is SPOIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spoil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPOIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPOIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spoil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPOIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SPOIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spoil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPOIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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