spoil
//spɔɪl//
Verb
To damage or ruin something so that it is no longer good, useful, or enjoyable.
The rain spoiled our picnic.
To treat someone, especially a child, with excessive kindness or indulgence, often resulting in bad behavior.
Don't spoil your children too much, or they will become selfish.
To become bad or unfit for use, especially of food that has decayed.
The milk will spoil if you leave it out of the fridge.
To reveal important details about a story, movie, or book, ruining the surprise for others.
Don't spoil the ending of the movie for me!
Noun
Goods or valuables taken by force, especially in war; plunder or loot.
The soldiers divided the spoils of war among themselves.
Benefits or advantages gained from a position of power or success.
The politicians fought over the spoils of victory.