Synonyms for
Spoils
Definition
Spoils refer to something valuable or desirable that is taken from a defeated enemy.
Synonyms & similar words
deflower
blow
baffle
indulge
mar
muff
bobble
pamper
cocker
rape
despoil
coddle
despoilment
mollycoddle
spoilage
bollix
spoilation
fumble
cosset
bodge
violate
frustrate
thwart
bilk
spoil
booty
plunder
loot
prize
treasure
spoil
haul
swag
pillage
raiding
raid
razzia
rapine
sack
despoilment
despoliation
depredation
thievery
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- war spoils
- spoils of war
- divide the spoils
- military spoils
- spoils system
- spoilsport
- spoils of victory
Word family
Usage note
The word 'spoils' most commonly refers to goods taken from a defeated enemy or the benefits gained from a victory or success. It can also refer to something that is ruined or damaged, as in 'the cake was spoiled'.
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Example sentences
- The army took the spoils of war after defeating the enemy.
- The pirates divided the spoils equally among themselves.
- The thieves made off with the spoils of the bank robbery.
- The treasure hunters found valuable spoils in the sunken ship.
- The Vikings were known for their spoils of raiding.