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Definition spoil in British English

spoil verb

verb
/spɔɪl/
1

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

Example

Radio towers spoilt 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
damage spoil harm 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

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
4

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
5

to mark a voting paper so that it will not be officially accepted, usually to show that you are unhappy about the election

Synonyms and related words
abstain adopt blackball
Definition spoil in British English