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spoiling

The correct spelling is spoiling.

How to pronounce spoiling

verb

Say it like: Spo-yli-ng

The correct spelling is spoiling. To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour. For example: "Make sure you put the milk back in the fridge, otherwise it will spoil."

Usage Examples

Make sure you put the milk back in the fridge, otherwise it will spoil.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.
  2. 2.To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.
  3. 3.To plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.).
  4. 4.To carry off (goods) by force; to steal.
  5. 5.To ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use.

noun

  1. 1.Plunder; pillage

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