HyperDic: spoiling

English > 2 senses of the word spoiling:
NOUNprocessspoiling, spoilagethe process of becoming spoiled
actspoiling, spoil, spoilagethe act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
spoiling > pronunciation
Soundsspoy'lihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > spoiling: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe process of becoming spoiled.
Synonymspoilage
Narrowermildew, mold, mouldThe process of becoming mildewed
souringThe process of becoming sour
BroaderdecayThe process of gradually becoming inferior
Verbsspoilbecome unfit for consumption or use
English > spoiling: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.
Example"her spoiling my dress was deliberate"
Synonymsspoil, spoilage
BroaderinjuryAn act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage
Verbsspoilmake a mess of, destroy or ruin

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