What does spoiling mean?
Spoiling means present participle and gerund of spoil.
Spoiling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spoil.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of spoil
- plunder; pillage
Example Sentences
May 10, 1775, Benjamin Franklin, Proposed Preamble to a Congressional Resolution on Privateering […] all the spoilings, thefts, burnings of houses and towns, and murders of innocent people, perpetrated by their wicked and inhuman corsairs on our coasts […]
Synonyms for spoiling
Antonyms for spoiling
Related Words
Word Forms
- spoilings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for spoiling?
Common synonyms include spoil, spoilage.
What is the opposite of spoiling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use spoiling in a sentence?
May 10, 1775, Benjamin Franklin, Proposed Preamble to a Congressional Resolution on Privateering […] all the spoilings, thefts, burnings of houses and towns, and murders of innocent people, perpetrated by their wicked and inhuman corsairs on our coasts […]
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