(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

the act of stripping and taking by force

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

become unfit for consumption or use

alter from the original

treat with excessive indulgence

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

have a strong desire or urge to do something

destroy and strip of its possession

make imperfect

food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

liable to decay or spoil or become putrid

the amount that has spoiled

the process of becoming spoiled

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

the act of stripping and taking by force

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds

a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag

the process of becoming spoiled

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power

someone who spoils the pleasure of others

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity