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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of spoil (for)

  • as in to die (for)
  • as in to die (for)
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spoil (for)

verb

Definition of spoil (for)next
as in to die (for)

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  • die (for)
  • long (for)
  • wish (for)
  • pine (for)
  • sigh (for)
  • thirst (for)
  • hunger (for)
  • itch (for)
  • ache (for)
  • lust (for or after)
  • yen (for)
  • salivate (for)
  • yearn (for)
  • jones (for)
  • delight (in)
  • repine (for)
  • crave
  • desire
  • pant (after)
  • hanker (for or after)
  • revel (in)
  • covet
  • enjoy
  • groove (on)
  • want
  • relish
  • desiderate
  • fancy
  • admire
  • love
  • like
  • prize
  • treasure
  • value
  • adore
  • dig
  • appreciate
  • cherish
  • prefer
  • favor

Dissimilar Words

  • hate
  • despise
  • loathe
  • detest
  • abhor
  • refuse
  • reject
  • decline
  • abominate
  • execrate
  • spurn

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“Spoil (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoil%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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