Synonyms for
Spoiled
Definition
to harm the character or condition of (someone) by too much praise, attention, or indulgence
Synonyms & similar words
baffle
featherbed
deflower
coddle
rape
cocker
plunder
violate
fumble
bodge
cross
itch
spoilt
vitiate
scotch
queer
botch
baby
fluff
pamper
blow
spoil
mar
foil
bobble
indulged
pampered
coddled
babied
cosseted
mollycoddled
overindulged
overprotected
petted
spoilt
ruined
harmed
damaged
injured
undermined
weakened
corrupted
vitiated
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spoiled child
- spoiled rotten
- spoiled brat
- spoiled milk
- spoiled food
- spoiled for choice
- spoiled by success
Word family
Usage note
Can refer to children who are excessively indulged or to food that has gone bad. The connotation is generally negative, implying a lack of appreciation or a detrimental effect.
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Example sentences
- Her parents spoiled her with gifts and attention.
- The milk spoiled in the heat.
- They spoiled the ending of the movie for me.
- Too much sugar can spoil your dinner.
- The spoiled milk smelled bad.
Quotes
I'm a little spoiled by all the attention I get. - David Schwimmer
I have a reputation for being a little spoiled. - Dana Delany
I'm not spoiled, I deserve all these things. - Paris Hilton