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SPOILING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Spoiling.

Spoiling - as a noun

The process of becoming spoiled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoilage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

Example: "Her spoiling my dress was deliberate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoilspoilage

Spoiling - as a verb

To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.

To plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.).

To carry off (goods) by force; to steal.

To ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use.

To ruin the character of, by overindulgence; to coddle or pamper to excess.

Of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay.

Example: "Make sure you put the milk back in the fridge, otherwise it will spoil."

To render (a ballot paper) invalid by deliberately defacing it.

To reveal the ending or major events of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time.

Example Sentences

"The spoiling of the milk led to a sour taste."
"Her constant spoiling of her children resulted in them being bratty."
"The spoiling of the surprise party was a major disappointment."
"Despite the spoiling of the ending, the movie was still enjoyable."
"The spoiling of the vacation was caused by constant rain."
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Word Game Points

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

SPOILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SPOILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spoiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPOILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SPOILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spoiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPOILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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