Synonyms for

Spoiler

Verb / ˈspɔɪlɜ: / Another word for spoiler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that spoils something, such as a surprise or the outcome of a book, movie, or game

Synonyms & similar words

plunderer coddler mollycoddler pamperer freebooter looter raider despoiler pillager ruiner buzzkill leak tip-off informant whistleblower traitor mole spy betrayal reveal expose giveaway clue hint forewarning premonition forecast portent omen

Synonyms by register

Formal

detriment impairment hindrance obstruction

Informal

buzzkill mood killer party pooper downer

Literary

bane blight curse

Antonyms

creator builder developer originator producer instigator

Common collocations

  • plot spoiler
  • movie spoiler
  • book spoiler
  • season finale spoiler
  • major spoiler
  • avoid spoilers
  • give away a spoiler
  • spoiler alert

Word family

noun spoiler
verb spoil
adjective spoiled

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of revealing plot details of a story. The verb 'spoil' has a broader meaning of damaging or ruining something.

Example sentences

  1. I accidentally spoiled the surprise party by telling my friend about it.
  2. The book's plot twist was ruined for me when I read a spoiler online.
  3. The player's injury was a spoiler for the team's chances of winning.
  4. The weather forecast was a spoiler for our outdoor plans.
  5. The spy was a spoiler for the enemy's plans.

Quotes

  • There's nothing worse than a spoiler, except maybe a double spoiler.
  • A spoiler is someone who tells you what happens in a story even though you haven't read or seen it yet.
  • A spoiler is a rotten egg who spoils things for everybody else.

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