Spoil
verbspɔɪl
Noun
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
“her spoiling my dress was deliberate”
Similar:SpoilageSpoilingType of:Injury(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
“to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy”
the act of stripping and taking by force
Similar:DespoilationDespoilmentDespoliationSpoilationSpoliationType of:PillagePillagingPlundering
Verb
have a strong desire or urge to do something
“He is spoiling for a fight”
Similar:ItchType of:DesireWantbecome unfit for consumption or use
“the meat must be eaten before it spoils”
Type of:Decaymake a mess of, destroy or ruin
destroy and strip of its possession
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
make imperfect
treat with excessive indulgence
alter from the original
Similar:CorruptType of:Modify
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- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA