Synonyms of spoiled

spoiled 1 of 2

adjective

as in rotten

having undergone organic breakdown

spoiled milk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotten
• corrupted
• decomposed
• decayed
• bad
• putrid
• rotting
• addled
• polluted
• soured
• putrefied
• sour
• contaminated
• turned
• tainted
• fermented
• rancid
• fouled
• deteriorated
• degenerated
• impure
• defiled
• off
• curdled
• crumbled
• corroded
• disintegrated
• decaying
• moldy
• decomposing
• rank
• sourish
• mildewy
• putrescent
• disintegrating
• gangrenous
• putrefying
• moldering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• good
• fresh
• preserved
• untouched
• undecomposed
• unspoiled
• uncontaminated
• pristine
• unpolluted
• untainted
• undefiled

spoiled

2 of 2

verb

variants or chiefly British spoilt

past tense of spoil

1

as in tainted

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable

too much coddling will spoil the child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tainted
• poisoned
• marred
• stained
• darkened
• touched
• tarnished
• degraded
• distorted
• corrupted
• vitiated
• discredited
• smeared
• lowered
• polluted
• blackened
• blemished
• disgraced
• blurred
• soiled
• sullied
• discolored
• shamed
• perverted
• clouded
• smudged
• dishonored
• tarred
• depraved
• debased
• demeaned
• dirtied
• debauched
• besmirched
• subverted
• twisted
• cheapened
• fouled
• colored
• demoralized
• begrimed
• smutted
• besmeared
• sank
• smirched
• abased
• bastardized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purified
• cleansed
• elevated
• magnified
• dignified
• uplifted
• glorified
• enshrined
• ennobled
• hallowed

2

as in decomposed

to go through decomposition

the meat has spoiled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decomposed
• rotted
• disintegrated
• decayed
• corrupted
• molded
• perished
• deteriorated
• fouled
• festered
• fell apart
• putrefied
• soured
• crumbled
• descended
• contaminated
• polluted
• tainted
• turned
• broke down
• moldered
• went to seed
• defiled
• mortified
• rusted
• fermented
• addled
• degenerated
• curdled
• turned off
• dilapidated
• withered
• declined
• sank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• developed
• matured
• aged
• grew
• ripened
• restored
• renewed
• refreshed
• purified
• improved
• cleansed
• composed
• integrated
• assembled
• ameliorated
• meliorated
• bettered

3

as in damaged

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of

know when to stop, for an unnecessary brushstroke can spoil a painted portrait

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damaged
• marred
• injured
• crippled
• hurt
• compromised
• weakened
• impaired
• eroded
• harmed
• ruined
• destroyed
• broke
• flawed
• disfigured
• crossed (up)
• vitiated
• blemished
• defaced
• bloodied
• undermined
• crabbed
• deteriorated
• shattered
• wounded
• battered
• endamaged
• enervated
• enfeebled
• wrecked
• tarnished
• wore (away)
• blighted
• washed out
• devastated
• tortured
• demolished
• wasted
• dented
• disabled
• tormented
• scoured
• smashed
• mutilated
• crushed
• botched
• pulverized
• maimed
• decimated
• wiped out
• annihilated
• lacerated
• mangled
• hamstrung
• clobbered
• lamed
• desolated
• gummed (up)
• bashed
• dinged
• dashed
• razed
• scourged
• totaled
• dinted
• queered
• tore down
• did in
• banged up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fixed
• repaired
• rebuilt
• reconstructed
• renovated
• cured
• helped
• patched
• reconditioned
• revamped
• doctored
• remedied
• mended
• healed
• rectified
• rehabilitated
• improved
• revised
• edited
• remodeled
• enriched
• refined
• enhanced
• perfected
• ameliorated
• bettered
• meliorated

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indulged
• pampered
• nursed
• pleased
• babied
• coddled
• satisfied
• cosseted
• delighted
• appeased
• mollycoddled
• mothered
• dandled
• humored
• cockered
• wet-nursed
• contented
• catered (to)
• gratified
• obliged
• soothed
• gladdened
• placated
• mollified
• pacified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abused
• controlled
• mistreated
• misused
• restrained
• neglected
• disciplined
• oppressed
• manhandled
• mishandled
• maltreated
• ill-treated
• overlooked
• ill-used
• violated
• outraged
• slighted
• hurt
• injured
• molested
• tormented
• harassed
• tortured
• victimized
• harmed
• persecuted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoiled

Adjective

People are throwing out spoiled food and lining up for hot meals, according to reports, while searching for laundromats, working Wi-Fi, cleaning wipes and diapers. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Fridge smells often come from spoiled food and mildew, which can be tackled with vinegar and baking soda. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Another tale describes maintenance workers at the Old Zoo dumping spoiled soda syrup off the cliff, which lured swarms of bees. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Prolonged outages disproportionately impact the elderly and low-income residents, causing spoiled food, lost wages, and health risks. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Grocery stores can use the 2D codes to remove about-to-expire food and lock out spoiled items from getting rung up at checkout. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Lineage, meanwhile, said it's removed 93% of the more than 80 million pounds of spoiled food from the facility. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The putrid odors, insects and rodents coming from the millions of pounds of spoiled food have plagued surrounding neighborhoods, with residents submitting thousands of complaints to regulators. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Raised by servants and educated by an uncle, Sade was a spoiled child with a temper and a taste for rebellion. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

As a rough stretch dropped the Wings to eighth in the standings, the vibes spoiled a bit. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Signs Peanut Butter Has Spoiled The most obvious sign that peanut butter has spoiled is the presence of mold. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026

The seeming confirmation that Cyberleek has a full build, likely from 2025, opens the door to the possibility that the story of GTA VI could start being spoiled. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Dje D'Avilla had a goal and an assist in the first 14 minutes and the Chicago Fire spoiled the debut of Portland Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes with a 2-1 victory on Sunday night. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

With Boone removed from the contest and the Blue Jays already up a run, Kirk spoiled Bradley Hanner’s major league debut with a solo homer in the eighth inning. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Lake Nona turns the ball over on downs after a bad snap spoiled what looked like a promising drive. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

In Salinger’s narrative, Pencey is plagued by a population of troubled youth, crooked teachers, and spoiled rich kids, a mixture that often begat abuse. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026