spoiled (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /spɔɪl/
Definition
To damage or ruin something, or to become damaged or ruined.
Examples
The rain spoiled our picnic plans.
If you leave food out too long, it will spoil.
His bad attitude spoiled the mood for everyone.
How to Use spoiled
- spoil for a fight (idiom)
- To be eager to argue or fight. — "He was clearly spoiling for a fight and started shouting at the referee."
- spoil someone's plans (collocation)
- To ruin someone's intentions or arrangements. — "Don't let one bad grade spoil your plans for getting into college."
- spoil the mood (collocation)
- To make a pleasant atmosphere unpleasant. — "His rude comment spoiled the mood for everyone."
- spoil someone (collocation)
- To indulge someone excessively, often to their detriment. — "Parents should be careful not to spoil their children with too many gifts."
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