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Definition of spoiled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
foodUS no longer safe to eat or useUS
- The milk is spoiled and smells bad.
2.
ruineddamaged or ruined, often by exposure
- The spoiled milk had a sour smell..
3.
childUS having a selfish character due to pamperingUS
- The spoiled child threw a tantrum.
Expressions with spoiled
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badly behaved due to excessive pampering
The spoiled rotten dog chewed up the furniture when left alone.
young person overindulged by caregivers, often acting demanding or entitled
The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get another toy.
child who acts badly because always gets what wants
Don't be such a spoiled brat!
girl who is given too much and behaves badly
The spoiled girl threw a tantrum when she didn't get her way.
young girl acting entitled due to overindulgence
She's acting like a spoiled little madam again.
voting paper not counted because of mistakes or marks
The election had several spoiled ballot in the final count.
Origin of spoiled
Middle English, spoilen (to strip of possessions)
Terms with spoiled included in their meaning
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food
spoiled or rotten, especially food
food
in a spoiled or unpalatable state
spoiled milk
milk that has turned sour naturally
dairy
milk that has spoiled due to bacterial growth, often unintentional
food spoilage
milk has spoiled and is no longer good to drink
food
milk that has spoiled and become sour or curdled
intact
not harmed or spoiled in any way
food
become inedible or spoiled
destruction
the state of being destroyed or spoiled
general condition
destroyed or spoiled
figurative state
completely spoiled or devastated
spoiled state
decayed or decomposed
spoiled food
egg that has decayed and smells bad
excessive kindness
treat someone so well they become spoiled and demanding
behavior
acting spoiled and demanding attention
rancid
not fresh or spoiled
behavior
vain or spoiled young woman
frustrated
plans that have been ruined or spoiled
pampered by father
boy or man excessively pampered or spoiled by his father
indulgence
situation where one is spoiled and indulged
damage
damaged or spoiled by injury or wear
behavior
child perceived as annoying or spoiled
quality
products that are contaminated or spoiled
spoiled
messed up or spoiled
Examples of spoiled in a sentence
After a week, the fruit became spoiled and inedible. The spoiled fruit attracted flies. The spoiled meat was thrown away. The spoiled teenager refused to share her toys. His spoiled attitude made him unpopular at school.
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- French:périmé, abîmé, ...
- German:verdorben, verwöhnt, ...
- Italian:avariato, rovinato, ...
- Spanish:estropeado, arruinado, ...
- Portuguese:estragado, danificado, ...
- Chinese:变质的, 被宠坏的, ...
- Japanese:腐った, 甘やかされた, ...
- Arabic:فاسِد, تالف, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּלְקָל, פָּגוּם, ...
- Russian:испорченный, избалованный, ...
- Ukrainian:зіпсований, розбещений, ...
- Hindi:खराब, लाड़ला, ...
Definition of spoil - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
foodintr. become bad or rancidintr.
- The milk will spoil if left out.
2.
damagetr. damage or reduce the quality of somethingtr.
- The bad weather spoiled our picnic plans..
3.
overindulgetr. give someone everything they wanttr.
- They spoil their dog with too many treats..
4.
surprisetr. reveal the ending of a storytr.
- Don't spoil the movie for me!
5.
kindnesstr. give someone something nice as a treattr.
- She decided to spoil herself with a spa day.
6.
votetr. UK render a ballot paper invalidtr. UK
- He spoiled his ballot in protest.
Noun, plural
1.
rewardsbenefits gained from success or victory
- The spoils of the election were evident in his new position.
2.
waste materialTECH. UK material removed during excavation or miningTECH. UK
- The spoil from the mine was piled nearby.
Images of spoil
material removed during excavation or mining
Expressions with spoil
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ruin someone's enjoyment or pleasure
His negative comments really spoil the fun at parties.
ruin the enjoyment of a social gathering
He arrived late and spoiled the party.
treat someone so well they become spoiled and demanding
They spoil their youngest daughter rotten with expensive toys and constant attention.
feel eager or ready for a fight or argument
He seemed to spoil for a fight all evening.
feel very eager to start a fight or argument
He was spoiling for a fight after the game.
have so many good options that choosing is hard
With so many restaurants, we spoil for choice.
reduce desire to eat by eating beforehand
Eating candy before dinner will spoil your appetite.
if too many people lead, the task will be done poorly
Too many cooks spoil the broth, so let's assign one leader.
make it difficult for others to sell
Their aggressive tactics spoiled the market for local vendors.
make someone's day unpleasant or disappointing
The bad news really spoiled his day.
cause loss of desire to eat from unpleasant taste or smell
The smell will spoil her appetite.
reduce desire to eat by eating too much
Eating candy before dinner can spoil appetite.
ruin someone's plan or effort, especially in competition
He tried to spoil my game by telling my secret.
prevent an attack from being successful
The troops managed to spoil an attack at dawn.
goods taken by victors after a battle
The soldiers divided the spoil of war among themselves.
pile of waste from mining or excavation
The spoil heap grew larger as the mining continued.
express that initial mistakes are needed before success
You must spoil before you spin, so keep trying until you succeed!
Origin of spoil
Old French, espoillier (to strip)
Examples of spoil in a sentence
Meat can spoil quickly in warm weather. The delay spoiled the surprise party. Don't let a small mistake spoil your day. Grandparents often spoil their grandchildren. She tends to spoil her friends with gifts. He accidentally spoiled the book's ending for her.
She tends to spoil surprises without realizing it. Grandad spoils the children with homemade cookies. I spoiled my partner with breakfast in bed. She accidentally spoiled her vote by marking two boxes. The instructions were unclear, leading many to spoil their ballots. The spoils of war enriched the kingdom. He enjoyed the spoils of his hard work. The construction site was filled with spoil. They needed a place to dispose of the spoil.
View all translations of spoil
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- French:se gâter, butin, ...
- German:verderben, Beute, ...
- Italian:guastarsi, bottino, ...
- Spanish:estropearse, botín, ...
- Portuguese:estragar-se, despojos, ...
- Chinese:变质, 战利品, ...
- Japanese:腐る, 戦利品, ...
- Arabic:فَسَدَ, مَكَاسِب, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְקַלְקֵל, שָׁלָל, ...
- Russian:портиться, трофей, ...
- Ukrainian:псуватися, трофеї, ...
- Hindi:खराब होना, जीत के लाभ, ...
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