spoilt

/spɔɪlt/

Definitions

1. verb

to spoil or ruin something by being overindulgent or excessive; to damage something by overuse or misuse.

“She had spoilt her child by giving in to every demand.”

2. noun

a child who is indulged or overprotected, often resulting in them becoming spoiled or uncooperative.

“The parents’ spoilt child refused to listen to them.”

Synonyms

  • corrupting
  • damaging
  • ruining
  • spoiling

Antonyms

  • improving
  • preserving