SPOIL — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
spoil
The act of stripping and taking by force.
The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.
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- Her spoiling my dress was deliberate.
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war).
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- To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.
Alter from the original.
Become unfit for consumption or use.
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- The meat must be eaten before it spoils.
Make imperfect.
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- Nothing marred her beauty.
Destroy and strip of its possession.
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- The soldiers raped the beautiful country.
Have a strong desire or urge to do something.
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- She is itching to start the project.
- He is spoiling for a fight.
Make a mess of, destroy or ruin.
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- I botched the dinner and we had to eat out.
- The pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement.
Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
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- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge.
- Foil your opponent.
Treat with excessive indulgence.
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- Grandparents often pamper the children.
- Let's not mollycoddle our students!
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