Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Spoil.
How to pronounce spoil:
US
Spoil - as a noun
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
Example: "To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy"
The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
Example: "Her spoiling my dress was deliberate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoilage11spoiling11The act of stripping and taking by force
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoilationdespoilment16despoliation15spoilationspoliation12Spoil - as a verb
Make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball upbobble12bodge9bollix15bollix upbotch12botch upbumble12bungle9flub9fluff14fumble13louse upmishandle15muck upscrew upBecome unfit for consumption or use
Example: "The meat must be eaten before it spoils"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go badHypernyms (Closely Related)
decay11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Alter from the original
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Treat with excessive indulgence
Example: "Grandparents often pamper the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baby11cocker14coddle10cosset8featherbed19indulge9mollycoddle20pamper12Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffle14bilk10cross7foil7frustrate12scotch13thwart12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have a strong desire or urge to do something
Example: "She is itching to start the project"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itch9Destroy and strip of its possession
Example: "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoil10plunder10violate10Make imperfect
Example: "Nothing marred her beauty"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflower15impair10mar5vitiate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Please don't spoil the surprise party for Sarah."
"My grandmother spoils me with homemade cookies whenever I visit."
"Leaving the milk out of the fridge for too long will spoil it."
"It's not good to spoil a child by giving them everything they want."
"She spoiled the ending of the movie for me."
Word Game Points
Is SPOIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spoil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPOIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SPOIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spoil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPOIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPOIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spoil is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPOIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
