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Spoiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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spoiling

 

[ หˆspษ”ษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relationship

To diminish or destroy the quality or value of something by excessive generosity or indulgence.

Synonyms

damage, impair, ruin, undermine

Examples of usage

  • He was spoiling his children with expensive gifts.
  • She spoiled her partner by always giving in to his demands.
Context #2 | Verb

food

To decay or rot prematurely.

Synonyms

decay, putrefy, rot

Examples of usage

  • The fruit started spoiling after a few days.
  • Be careful not to leave the milk out too long, or it will spoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoiling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estragar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคพเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verderben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merusak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ psucie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ็„กใ—ใซใ™ใ‚‹ (dai nashi ni suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรขcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estropear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์น˜๋‹ค (mangchida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูุณุงุฏ (ifsad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kazit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaziลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅ (pรฒhuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokvariti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒฃแƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gapucheba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estropear

Etymology

The word 'spoiling' originates from the Middle English word 'spilen', meaning 'to ruin or destroy'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to diminishing the quality or value of something. The concept of spoiling has been prevalent in human history, with instances of excessive generosity or indulgence leading to negative consequences. In modern usage, 'spoiling' can refer to both material possessions and personal relationships, highlighting the detrimental effects of overindulgence.

See also: spoil, spoilage, spoiled, spoiledness, spoils, spoilsport, unspoiled.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,141, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.