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Definition spoil in American English

spoil verb

verb
/spɔɪl/
1

to affect something in a way that makes it worse, less attractive, or less enjoyable

Example

Radio towers spoiled the view.

Example

The whole show was spoiled by the lack of decent actors.

Example

I really hope it doesn't rain - that would spoil everything.

Synonyms and related words
cost damage spoil damage spoil mark
2

to always allow a child to have or do everything that they want, so that they learn to think only of themselves

Example

Stop saying yes all the time - you're spoiling her.

Synonyms and related words
attachment parenting bring up custodial
3

to treat someone with a lot of care and kindness

Example

It's Mother's Day - let them spoil you a little!

Synonyms and related words
infantilize spoil pamper
4

if food spoils, it starts to decay, so that you cannot eat it

Example

We'd better eat the fish before it spoils.

Synonyms and related words
biodegrade curdle decay
5

to accidentally do something that makes a ballot paper unable to be read and therefore unable to be counted in an election.

Synonyms and related words
abstain adopt ballot
Definition spoil in American English