Spoil (Noun)

The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it; "her spoiling my dress was deliberate".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The careless handling of the vase was a spoil that would be difficult to repair.
The spill on the carpet was a spoil that would require professional cleaning.
The storm caused a spoil to the crops that would affect the harvest.
The vandalism was a spoil to the beautiful mural that had been painted on the wall.
The fire was a spoil to the historic building that had stood for centuries.

The act of stripping and taking by force.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The Vikings' spoil from the raid was vast and varied, including gold, silver, and precious jewels.
The soldiers were allowed to keep the spoil from the defeated enemy as a reward for their bravery.
The ancient city was sacked and its spoil was carried off by the conquering army.
The pirate's life was one of plunder and spoil, taking what he wanted by force and violence.
The general ordered his troops to gather up the spoil from the battlefield and bring it back to camp.

(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war); "to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy".

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The invading army claimed the spoils of the conquered city as their own.
The pirates divided the spoils among themselves, each taking a share of the treasure.
The victors in the battle were entitled to the spoils of war, including the enemy's horses and supplies.
The spoils of the ancient civilization were on display in the museum, a testament to the wealth and power of the long-lost culture.
The soldiers were promised a share of the spoils if they were successful in their mission to capture the enemy's stronghold.