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spoil
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- pronunciation:
- spoIl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spoils, spoiling, spoiled, spoilt |
| definition 1: |
When you spoil something, you ruin it so that it can't be used or enjoyed anymore.
The rain spoiled the school picnic at the park.Anna found her birthday present hidden in her mom's closet. She opened it and spoiled her birthday surprise.Justin sometimes spoils the game because he won't play by the rules.- synonyms:
- damage, ruin, wreck
- antonyms:
- enhance, improve
- similar words:
- foul, smash
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| definition 2: |
If a parent spoils a child, they let their child do whatever they want or have whatever they want. Also, they often don't punish their child when the child has done something bad.
I think my mom and dad spoil my little brother. He always cries when he can't get what he wants, and then they finally give it to him.- similar words:
- baby
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| definition 3: |
If someone spoils a person or animal that they love, they give them a lot of treats or presents, and sometimes too many.
Tara's grandmother loves to spoil her grandchildren with candy and presents.You shouldn't spoil the dog with so many treats. It's not good for his health. |
| definition 4: |
When food spoils, it becomes bad, and it can make you sick if you eat it.
The milk spoiled because Andy forgot to put it back in the refrigerator.The people who work at the grocery store are careful not to let their meat spoil.- similar words:
- decay, rot, sour
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| related words: |
contaminate, damage, dash, destroy, wreck |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
When we talk about "spoils," we are talking about things that one side in a battle of some kind gains when it is the winner. Spoils are often things like treasure, land, weapons, works of art, horses, vehicles, and ships.
The pirates laughed as they divided up the spoils.- synonyms:
- loot
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| derivation: |
spoiled (adj.) |
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