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Meaning of spoiling
The primary meaning of the word "spoiling" is to treat someone excessively kindly or leniently, often to the point of weakening their character or resolve.
Etymology of spoiling
The word "spoiling" comes from the Old French word "spoiller", which means "to plunder" or "to pillage"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of "to plunder" or "to pillage", but later developing the additional meaning of "to treat someone excessively kindly or leniently"
Synonyms
pampering
indulging
coddling
mollycoddling
babying
overindulging
gratifying
humoring
catering
satisfying
pleasing
delighting
treating
lavishing
showering
flattering
cosseting
doting
fawning
adoring
worshiping
idolizing
spoiling rotten
overpampering
overindulging
cajoling
wheedling
coaxing
bribing
corrupting
debasing
demoralizing
enervating
softening
weakening
enfeebling
ruining
damaging
harming
injuring
impairing
Definitions
- To treat someone or something too kindly or leniently, often to the point of weakening their character or resolve
- * To damage or ruin something, such as food or a situation, by doing something to it
- * To accustom someone to being treated with excessive kindness or leniency, often to the point of making them selfish or demanding
Usage Examples
- The parents were spoiling their child by giving in to all their demands
- * The warm weather was spoiling the crops by causing them to ripen too quickly
- * The teacher was spoiling the students by giving them too much homework help
Antonyms
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
dismissing
rejecting
denying
withholding
depriving
starving
stinting
skimping
rationing
limiting
restricting
disciplining
punishing
chastising
scolding
reprimanding
admonishing
warning
cautioning
advising
counseling
guiding
directing