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Definition of Spoiler
1. Noun. A candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning.
2. Noun. Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war).
Exact synonyms: Despoiler, Freebooter, Looter, Pillager, Plunderer, Raider
Category relationships: War, Warfare
Specialized synonyms: Buccaneer, Pirate, Sea Robber, Sea Rover
Generic synonyms: Stealer, Thief
Derivative terms: Despoil, Loot, Pillage, Plunder, Plunder, Raid
Category relationships: War, Warfare
Specialized synonyms: Buccaneer, Pirate, Sea Robber, Sea Rover
Generic synonyms: Stealer, Thief
Derivative terms: Despoil, Loot, Pillage, Plunder, Plunder, Raid
3. Noun. Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.
Exact synonyms: Coddler, Mollycoddler, Pamperer
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Coddle, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Spoil
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Coddle, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Spoil
4. Noun. An airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds.
5. Noun. A hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag.
Definition of Spoiler
1. n. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
Definition of Spoiler
1. one that spoils [n -S] - See also: spoils