as in rotten
having undergone organic breakdown
spoiled milk
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or chiefly British spoilt
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as in tainted
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
too much coddling will spoil the child
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as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
the meat has spoiled
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as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
know when to stop, for an unnecessary brushstroke can spoil a painted portrait
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as in indulged
to treat with great or excessive care
when they were newlyweds, the wife tended to spoil her husband, but she soon got over that
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Recent Examples of spoiled
Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The President is a child who doesn't like his ego to be hurt, a spoiled child.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The migrants also reported that they were only allowed to bathe every three days, and though they were fed three times a day, the food was insufficient and of poor quality, including spoiled rice and beans.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
With no cell service, my two spoiled house pets immediately rebranded themselves as wild animals—sniffing, digging, howling at the moon, and rolling in whatever smelled the worst.
—The Editors, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
While some people can ingest a bite of moldy food and experience no symptoms, some mold found on spoiled food can be dangerous, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The last two seasons have been the worst of Self’s 22 in Lawrence, with last year as the spoiled cherry on top.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Naomi’s thrilling cash-in spoiled quite possibly the greatest women’s match in WWE history between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Part of Brian O’Kelley’s philosophy comes down to not wanting his kids to become spoiled.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Fans of the original film have been very vocal about the costumes seen on set — with some expressing frustration about the sheer number of looks that have been spoiled thanks to the swarm of paparazzi.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The lack of offense and defense spoiled a strong start from Anderson, who worked five innings in his first start after being on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Only 17% of the city had power a month following the storm, potable water was scarce, and many chefs struggled to access their restaurants, where food spoiled in walk-in fridges.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Following a drastic reveal that shan’t be spoiled here, Joyce gets her own TCM necklace.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The responses to his column were hugely divided, between those who agreed and those who felt their fun was being spoiled.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.
—Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Well, my freaking agent had spoiled it.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Here’s how to get money for spoiled groceries when the food in your refrigerator is compromised during a power outage.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The President is a child who doesn't like his ego to be hurt, a spoiled child.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The migrants also reported that they were only allowed to bathe every three days, and though they were fed three times a day, the food was insufficient and of poor quality, including spoiled rice and beans.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
With no cell service, my two spoiled house pets immediately rebranded themselves as wild animals—sniffing, digging, howling at the moon, and rolling in whatever smelled the worst.
—The Editors, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
While some people can ingest a bite of moldy food and experience no symptoms, some mold found on spoiled food can be dangerous, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The last two seasons have been the worst of Self’s 22 in Lawrence, with last year as the spoiled cherry on top.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Naomi’s thrilling cash-in spoiled quite possibly the greatest women’s match in WWE history between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Part of Brian O’Kelley’s philosophy comes down to not wanting his kids to become spoiled.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, an egg past its use-by date is not necessarily spoiled.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Fans of the original film have been very vocal about the costumes seen on set — with some expressing frustration about the sheer number of looks that have been spoiled thanks to the swarm of paparazzi.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The lack of offense and defense spoiled a strong start from Anderson, who worked five innings in his first start after being on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Only 17% of the city had power a month following the storm, potable water was scarce, and many chefs struggled to access their restaurants, where food spoiled in walk-in fridges.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Following a drastic reveal that shan’t be spoiled here, Joyce gets her own TCM necklace.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The responses to his column were hugely divided, between those who agreed and those who felt their fun was being spoiled.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.
—Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Well, my freaking agent had spoiled it.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoiled
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Horrible Bosses When three friends — played by Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis — regroup after a terrible day at their respective jobs, the fed-up employees drunkenly conspire to murder their seriously rotten employers and attempt to follow through.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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He was once asked to accept a dead whale; another time, an entire shipping container of rotten garlic.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Conversely, the painful final months of a relationship can overshadow years of warmth, making the entire story feel tainted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The decision came in response to challenges from criminal defense attorneys, who argued their clients’ prosecutions were tainted because Habba was kept in place despite not previously serving as the first assistant to the office.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Aug. 2025
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Woolf's remains were found unclothed and partially decomposed near the San Joaquin trailhead in Tucson in December 2024.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The body had decomposed, but the uniform the person was wearing and other equipment was well-preserved, L’Adige reported.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Six houses were also damaged in the attack, Kondratiev said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s humor in the script’s observation of the absurd degree to which celebrities are indulged, like the slice of cheesecake that keeps turning up because Jay once requested it and thereafter it was written into his rider.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Abusers and traffickers are exploiting this lack of oversight—leaving women coerced, deceived, and sometimes poisoned.—
Christa Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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This cover-up is the dark secret that poisoned the family for years.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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While the original pieces perished in a fire at Rohwer after the war, the replicas remain to give evidence of this student project that developed under her supervision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, none of her citrus survived, and many of her cattle perished.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Tony and Ziva race to the scene, finding the place crippled by a power outage followed by a ransom request for 115 million Euros.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last time active-duty military was sent to Chicago against the wishes of local officials was on July 4, 1894, according to the archives of the Chicago Tribune, when a labor dispute at a Pullman factory crippled the nation’s rail industry and resulted in days of rioting.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Spoiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoiled. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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