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Synonyms & Similar Words
ruining
damaging
harming
injuring
impairing
deteriorating
worsening
decadence
corruption
debasement
tainting
contaminating
polluting
defiling
desecrating
profaning
soiling
staining
blemishing
marring
disfiguring
degrading
demoralizing
depraving
perverting
vitiating
spoiling
rotting
putrefying
festering
corroding
eroding
Meaning of Spoiling
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "spoiling" means to damage or harm something, or to make something less enjoyable or effective.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "spoiling" as to impair or damage something, or to make something rotten or decayed.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "spoiling" as to damage or harm something, or to make something less enjoyable or effective.
Example Uses
- The bacteria in the food started spoiling it, making it inedible.
- Her attitude towards her parents was spoiling her relationship with them.
- The rain was spoiling the outdoor wedding ceremony.
- The rotten fruit was spoiling the entire batch.
- The news of the scandal was spoiling the company's reputation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
preserving
protecting
saving
rescuing
restoring
renewing
rejuvenating
revitalizing
refreshing
improving
enhancing
uplifting
bettering
perfecting
mending
repairing
conserving
safeguarding
defending
upholding
maintaining