nounπShare(Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim."The soldiers returned home, carrying the spoils of war. "militarywarpropertyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial (such as rock or earth) removed in the course of an excavation, or in mining or dredging. Tailings."The construction workers cleared away the spoil from the new tunnel entrance. "geologymaterialenvironmentindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour."After the knight fell in battle, the victorious soldiers moved to spoil him of his sword and shield. "militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil."The thief spoiled the old man of his life savings. "propertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.)."The invading army threatened to spoil the city if its citizens refused to surrender. "militarywarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry off (goods) by force; to steal."The thieves spoiled the valuable artwork from the museum. "propertypolicemilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use."Leaving the banana on the counter all day will spoil it. "conditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruin the character of, by overindulgence; to coddle or pamper to excess.""His grandparents spoil him with too many toys and treats whenever he visits." "characterfamilyattitudesocietyhumanemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay."Make sure you put the milk back in the fridge, otherwise it will spoil."foodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render (a ballot paper) invalid by deliberately defacing it."The student spoiled his ballot paper by drawing pictures all over it. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reveal the ending or major events of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time."My friend spoiled the surprise birthday party by telling my sister about it beforehand. "storyentertainmentmediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
