n. 1.(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) 2.the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it 3.the act of stripping and taking by force spoil v. 1.make a mess of, destroy or ruin 2.become unfit for consumption or use 3.alter from the original 4.treat with excessive indulgence 5.hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 6.have a strong desire or urge to do something 7.destroy and strip of its possession 8.make imperfect
