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spoil [ˈspojəl]

1 spoil verb
  • to have a bad effect on (something) : to damage or ruin (something)
  • to decay or lose freshness especially because of being kept too long
  • to give (someone, such as a child) everything that he or she wants : to have a bad effect on (someone) by allowing too many things or by not correcting bad behavior —often used as (be) spoiled —sometimes used figuratively

2 spoil noun
  • something stolen or taken by thieves, soldiers, etc.—usually plural—usually used with the
  • something valuable or desirable that someone gets by working or trying hard—usually plural—usually used with the