Definition of Spoiling

1. Noun. The process of becoming spoiled.

Exact synonyms: Spoilage
Generic synonyms: Decay
Specialized synonyms: Mildew, Mold, Mould, Souring
Derivative terms: Spoil, Spoil

2. Noun. The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it. "Her spoiling my dress was deliberate"
Exact synonyms: Spoil, Spoilage
Generic synonyms: Injury
Derivative terms: Spoil, Spoil, Spoil, Spoil

Definition of Spoiling

1. Verb. (present participle of spoil) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spoiling

1. spoil [v] - See also: spoil

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spoiling

spoilage
spoilages
spoilation
spoiled
spoiled brat
spoiled brats
spoiler
spoiler effect
spoiler effects
spoiler space
spoilered
spoilerific
spoilers
spoilfive
spoilful
spoiling (current term)
spoils
spoils of war
spoils system
spoilsman
spoilsmen
spoilsmonger
spoilsmongers
spoilsport
spoilsports
spoilt
spoilt for choice
spoke
spoke-shave
spoke in tongues

Literary usage of Spoiling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Book-plates by William John Hardy (1893)
"... and I will divide them as follows :—(l) Sentiments in condemnation of book - stealing or book-spoiling ; (2) sentiments in praise of books or of study ..."

2. Book-plates by William John Hardy (1897)
"CHAPTER IX INSCRIPTIONS ON BOOK-PLATES IN CONDEMNATION OF BOOK-STEALING OR BOOK-spoiling, AND IN PRAISE OF STUDY I PROPOSE now to speak about the ..."

3. Book-plates by William John Hardy (1893)
"INSCRIPTIONS ON BOOK-PLATES IN CONDEMNATION OF BOOK - STEALING OR BOOK - spoiling, AND IN PRAISE OF STUDY. I PROPOSE now to speak about the inscriptions on ..."

4. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"... In some cases it seemed certain that spoiling was caused by freezing. Some salmon had been stored in a warehouse, which, during the winter, ..."

5. Physics and Chemistry for Nurses by Amy Elizabeth Pope (1918)
"... Necessary to Prevent Contamination and to Preserve Food—Some Common Forms of Food Adulteration. The spoiling of Food Causes of the spoiling of food. ..."

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