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spoil meaning and definition

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SPOIL noun

Definition of spoil (noun)

  1. (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
    • "to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy"
  2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
  3. the act of stripping and taking by force

SPOIL verb

Definition of spoil (verb)

  1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin
  2. become unfit for consumption or use
    • "the meat must be eaten before it spoils"
    • synonyms: go bad
  3. alter from the original
  4. treat with excessive indulgence
  5. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  6. have a strong desire or urge to do something
    • "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"
    • synonyms: itch
  7. destroy and strip of its possession
  8. make imperfect
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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