Pronunciation

/spɔɪl/

Definitions

Noun

• Spoil (n): 1. To damage or corrupt something, often through excessive care or indulgence: “The children were spoiled by their grandparents.” 2. A reward or treat given to someone, especially as a sign of affection or love: “She was spoilt with presents on her birthday.”
• Spoils (plural): The rewards or prizes gained from a victory or competition: “After the war, the spoils were divided among the victorious soldiers.”

Verb

• Spoil (v): 1. To ruin or damage something by improper handling or excessive use: “He accidentally spoiled the cake by leaving it out too long.” 2. To indulge or pamper excessively: “Parents should not spoil their child’s independence.”
• Spoil (v) (informal): To intentionally cause harm or upset: “She was trying to spoil their plans.”

Adjective

• Spoiled (adj): 1. Having been overindulged or pampered: “A spoiled child who expects everything they want.” 2. Corrupted or ruined: “The spoiled food had to be thrown away.”
• Spoiling (adj): Causing damage or corruption: “The spoiled atmosphere of privilege.”

Adverb

• Spoilingly (adv): In a spoiling manner: “She was spoilingly generous with her time.”

Phrases

• “Spoil for a fight” means to be eager or ready for a confrontation.
• “Spoil someone rotten” is an informal expression to describe giving someone too many treats or privileges.
• “Spoils of war” refers to the goods and property acquired by a victorious side after a conflict.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were spoiled by their grandparents’ constant attention.”
• Verb: “She accidentally spoiled the cake by leaving it in the sun.”
• Adjective: “The spoiled child refused to share her toys.”
• Adverb: “He was spoilingly attentive to her every need.”

Synonyms

• Ruin
• Corrupt
• Excessively indulge
• Overindulge
• Pet -溺爱的
• Privileged
• Indulgent
• Lavish