Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To damage something by making it less enjoyable or useful.
Spoil
/spɔɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Don't let the food spoil.Grandma likes to spoil her grandchildren.
Etymology:
Originating from Old French espoillier, derived from Latin spoliare meaning to strip or rob.
Usage Statistics:
10 mentions per 1 million words 
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