spoiling

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. causing something to deteriorate or become damaged.

Example Sentences

spoiling for a fight.

Cooper was spoiling for a fight.

Are you spoiling for a fight?

she was afraid of spoiling Christmas for the rest of the family.

The teachers’ union is spoiling for a fight with the Government.

Mankind is warned to stop spoiling the environment.

breakfast in bed—you're spoiling me!.

It is useless spoiling the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar.

I’m not going to put it in the washing machine for fear of spoiling it.

He handled the test sample with care, because he was afraid of spoiling it.

The murderer attempted to escape from law punishment by spoiling his own face.

Real-world Examples

Yes, please don't spoil all this fun.

Source: Learn English by listening to "Friends."

People tell me that I have spoiled him. Very likely I have.

Source: The Case of the Green Jade Crown in Sherlock Holmes' Investigations

The president is clearly spoiling for a fight on this issue.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

But someone might spoil the movie. No one can spoil Amy's birthday for me.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

Then, spirits became an important trade commodity because, unlike beer and wine, they didn't spoil.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

No more dragon -- Malfoy in detention -- what could spoil their happiness?

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

It ages well and does not spoil quickly.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

No, don't- Don't spoil my fantasies. Please.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

So they die, and the honey doesn't spoil.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

I don't want to spoil my dinner.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

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