Meaning Of The Word Spoil

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What's The Definition Of Spoil?

spoil
verb: If you spoil children, you give them everything they want or ask for. This is considered to have a bad effect on a child's character.
verb: If you spoil something, you prevent it from being successful or satisfactory.

spoil in American English
to damage or injure in such a way as to make useless, valueless, etc.; destroy
intransitive verb: to become bad, or unfit for use, as food or other perishable substances; become tainted or putrid
transitive verb: to damage severely or harm (something), esp. with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.

spoil in British English
verb: to cause damage to (something), in regard to its value, beauty, usefulness, etc

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