spoil

Definition

  • noun: plunder taken from an enemy in war or from a victim in robbery
  • verb: to have a bad effect on (something)
  • verb: to seize by force
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: despoil, pillage, accommodate

Examples

  • We've 'been spoiled' lately by/with this beautiful weather. [=we've had so much beautiful weather that we expect the weather always to be beautiful]

  • ('Brit') Customers are 'spoiled/spoilt for choice' [=customers have a lot of choices] when buying a new car.

  • The hotel 'spoils' their guests with fine dining and excellent service.

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