spoiling
/ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of spoil (to ruin, to decay, or to overindulge).
- The bad weather is spoiling our plans for a hike.
- She is spoiling her dog by giving it treats from the table.
- The milk is spoiling because we forgot to put it in the fridge.
noun
- The process of becoming decayed or unfit for use, especially of food.
- Proper refrigeration slows down the spoiling of dairy products.
- The spoiling of the leftovers was accelerated by the hot weather.
- The smell in the kitchen was a sign of food spoiling in the trash.
- The act of ruining something or making it less enjoyable.
- The spoiling of the surprise party was a huge disappointment.
- He apologized for the spoiling of their vacation plans.
- The constant interruptions led to the spoiling of the performance.
- The act of overindulging someone, especially a child, to the point of harming their character.
- Grandparents sometimes worry about the spoiling of their grandchildren.
- She believed that a little spoiling was fine, but too much was harmful.
- The spoiling of the child with too many gifts created a sense of entitlement.
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