spoiling meaning

UK US /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/ 2 syllables

spoiling (noun): the process of becoming spoiled.

spoiling has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spoiling as a noun

  1. the process of becoming spoiled

    Synonyms: spoilage

    Type of: decay

    Kinds: mildew, souring

    Related forms: spoil

  2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
    • her spoiling my dress was deliberate

    Synonyms: spoil, spoilage

    Type of: injury

    Related forms: spoil

How to pronounce spoiling

spoiling is pronounced /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with spoiling

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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