spoilt Meaning of "spoilt"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
  2. (n) the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
  3. (n) the act of stripping and taking by force
  4. (v) make a mess of, destroy or ruin
  5. (v) become unfit for consumption or use
  6. (v) alter from the original
  7. (v) treat with excessive indulgence
  8. (v) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  9. (v) have a strong desire or urge to do something
  10. (v) destroy and strip of its possession
  11. (v) make imperfect
  12. (adj) having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
  13. (adj) (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
  14. (adj) affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

Usage(s):

  1. Climate change geeks with a thing for international conferences like me were spoilt for choice this past week.
  2. The minute we turn her into a glamourpuss is when it's spoilt.
  3. Fhairson had a son Who married Noah's daughter, And nearly spoilt ta flood By trinking up ta water.

Quotes

  1. Cowell said of his rise to fame: "I've definitely become more spoilt, more shallow and can honestly say I have loved every single minute of it. It's the best job in the world."
    on Oct 29, 2008 By: Simon Cowell Source: Belfast Telegraph

  2. Ken Ritchie, the chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society, demanded: "We need a full and open inquiry into why so many votes were spoilt in these elections."
    on May 3, 2007 By: Ken Ritchie Source: Independent

  3. Prasad said, "He was justifying the dance as part of his election campaign, he must be removed at once. This has not only spoilt Bihar's image but also that of politicians."
    on Feb 21, 2010 By: Lalu Prasad Source: Oneindia

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