Synonyms of spoiling

spoiling 1 of 3

adjective

as in spoiled

Related Words

• spoiled
• rotten
• rotting
• rotted
• revolting
• disgusting
• decaying
• decomposing
• decayed
• decomposed
• repulsive
• offensive
• vile
• filthy
• noxious
• bad
• dirty
• rancid
• putrid
• stale
• nasty
• ripe
• odorous
• stinking
• odoriferous
• stinky
• smelly
• skunky
• malodorous
• fetid
• foul
• funky
• noisome
• odiferous
• fusty
• reeking
• musty
• rank
• frowsy
• strong
• reeky
• frowsty
• stenchy

Dissimilar Words

• sweet
• aromatic
• fragrant
• scented
• redolent
• savory
• perfumed
• ambrosial
• spicy
• flowery
• woodsy
• fruity

spoiling

2 of 3

noun

as in rotting

Related Words

• rotting
• decay
• disintegration
• dark age
• sunset
• crumbling
• decomposition
• deterioration
• degradation
• breakup
• dissolution
• ebb
• degeneracy
• degeneration
• nadir
• decadence
• eclipse
• downfall
• devolution
• destruction
• ruin
• decline
• downgrade
• debasement
• lessening
• depreciation
• dégringolade
• declination
• fall
• abasement
• ruination
• lowering
• decrease
• havoc
• demolition
• declension
• shrinkage
• decimation
• diminution
• reduction
• deflation
• slump
• sag
• loss
• dip
• diminishment
• descent
• demolishment
• slip
• downturn
• desolation
• decrement
• abatement
• falloff
• drop
• drop-off
• downslide
• downtrend
• de-escalation

Dissimilar Words

• development
• growth
• rise
• evolution
• advancement
• ascent
• flowering
• restoration
• upswing
• renewal
• increase
• addition
• revitalization
• gain
• enhancement
• blossoming
• flourishing
• raise
• boost
• increment
• supplement
• augmentation
• heightening
• accretion
• accrual
• addendum

spoiling

3 of 3

verb

present participle of spoil

1

as in marring

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable

too much coddling will spoil the child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marring
• tainting
• poisoning
• staining
• darkening
• touching
• tarnishing
• discrediting
• degrading
• vitiating
• lowering
• distorting
• smearing
• corrupting
• polluting
• blackening
• blemishing
• dirtying
• soiling
• blurring
• sullying
• clouding
• besmirching
• disgracing
• discoloring
• shaming
• dishonoring
• smudging
• subverting
• sinking
• cheapening
• tarring
• debasing
• fouling
• perverting
• debauching
• demeaning
• twisting
• besmearing
• smutting
• abasing
• demoralizing
• smirching
• coloring
• depraving
• begriming
• bastardizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cleansing
• purifying
• elevating
• uplifting
• magnifying
• glorifying
• dignifying
• enshrining
• ennobling
• hallowing

2

as in decomposing

to go through decomposition

the meat has spoiled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decomposing
• disintegrating
• rotting
• decaying
• corrupting
• perishing
• festering
• molding
• fouling
• deteriorating
• putrefying
• falling apart
• crumbling
• moldering
• descending
• contaminating
• turning
• souring
• polluting
• breaking down
• tainting
• rusting
• going to seed
• defiling
• fermenting
• curdling
• mortifying
• degenerating
• sinking
• turning off
• declining
• withering
• addling
• dilapidating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growing
• developing
• aging
• ripening
• maturing
• restoring
• renewing
• purifying
• improving
• cleansing
• integrating
• refreshing
• assembling
• composing
• ameliorating
• bettering
• meliorating

3

as in damaging

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damaging
• marring
• injuring
• compromising
• hurting
• crippling
• weakening
• harming
• impairing
• eroding
• breaking
• destroying
• ruining
• undermining
• vitiating
• disfiguring
• crossing (up)
• defacing
• bloodying
• crabbing
• blemishing
• deteriorating
• flawing
• shattering
• battering
• endamaging
• wrecking
• wounding
• demolishing
• tarnishing
• enervating
• wearing (away)
• scouring
• blighting
• enfeebling
• torturing
• smashing
• denting
• wasting
• devastating
• tormenting
• washing out
• crushing
• botching
• disabling
• mutilating
• annihilating
• decimating
• maiming
• clobbering
• lacerating
• pulverizing
• queering
• bashing
• mangling
• gumming (up)
• wiping out
• hamstringing
• razing
• dinging
• tearing down
• dashing
• desolating
• totaling
• dinting
• laming
• doing in
• scourging
• banging up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repairing
• fixing
• helping
• rebuilding
• reconstructing
• renovating
• curing
• revamping
• patching
• healing
• reconditioning
• mending
• remedying
• rectifying
• rehabilitating
• improving
• revising
• enhancing
• remodeling
• doctoring
• editing
• enriching
• perfecting
• bettering
• ameliorating
• refining
• meliorating

4

as in indulging

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

• indulging
• nursing
• babying
• pampering
• pleasing
• delighting
• satisfying
• coddling
• mollycoddling
• appeasing
• cosseting
• mothering
• dandling
• humoring
• cockering
• wet-nursing
• contenting
• gratifying
• catering (to)
• soothing
• obliging
• gladdening
• placating
• pacifying
• mollifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• controlling
• abusing
• restraining
• misusing
• mistreating
• manhandling
• mishandling
• disciplining
• maltreating
• oppressing
• neglecting
• violating
• ill-treating
• overlooking
• ill-using
• harming
• slighting
• hurting
• harassing
• molesting
• injuring
• tormenting
• torturing
• outraging
• persecuting
• victimizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoiling

Noun

Food and drink Wilderness is known for serving polished but healthy modern bush fare that’s tasty and spoiling, but not overly rich. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Verb

Digger is, first and foremost, a parable—without spoiling the plot, its events are intentionally exaggerated to make a point about humans and climate change. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

India passed legislation curtailing online wagers last year, spoiling the value of gaming powerhouse Junglee after Flutter had paid $237 million to acquire 95% of the company looking to gain a foothold in the world’s most populated country. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Many viewers complained that attendees and news outlets that were at the Peacock Theater were spoiling the roughly two-hour show by posting live updates on social media. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

How Long Bird Seed Lasts Most bird seed lasts six to 12 months when stored properly, with high-oil food types generally spoiling faster than grains like corn, milo, millet, or oats. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

The Greek substitute scored with a deflected shot in the 74th minute, somewhat spoiling the mood in Augsburg where Klopp was making his home debut as Germany coach. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

That’s 10 games against teams that don’t have much to play for, aside from spoiling Toronto’s season. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Read on to learn about how long chicken broth lasts in the pantry and the fridge, signs of spoiling, how to freeze it, and how to make it. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Related Stories Without spoiling the often jaw-dropping twists, Giuliano, who both wrote and directed the feature, has made a must-see film for genre fans. — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026