Meaning of 'spoil'

noun

the act of stripping and taking by force

Synonyms: spoliation spoilation despoilation despoilment despoliation

noun

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

Example: "The spoiling of my dress was deliberate."

Synonyms: spoilage spoiling

noun

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

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

verb

alter from the original

Synonyms: corrupt

verb

become unfit for consumption or use

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

Synonyms: go bad

verb

make imperfect

Synonyms: mar impair deflower

verb

destroy and strip of its possession

Synonyms: rape

verb

have a strong desire or urge to do something

Synonyms: itch

verb

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Synonyms: bobble

verb

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

Synonyms: cross scotch baffle foil thwart frustrate bilk

verb

treat with excessive indulgence

Synonyms: baby