unspoil

/ənˈspɔɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to free from the effects of spoilage or decay, especially by preserving or storing something carefully

“The farmer took steps to unspoil the rotten apples before selling them to the market.”

2. verb

to make something free from the effects of being spoiled or corrupted, such as a person’s character or reputation

“The counselor worked with the troubled youth to unspoil the damage done to their self-esteem.”

3. noun

an act of freeing from the effects of spoilage or decay

“The unspoil of the food was a result of the refrigerator’s malfunction.”

Synonyms

  • conserve
  • preserve

Antonyms

  • corrupt
  • spoil