Spoiling (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it; "her spoiling my dress was deliberate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's spoiling of the environment through pollution has severe consequences for the local ecosystem.
- The toddler's spoiling of the painting was an accident, but it still ruined the artwork.
- The politician's spoiling of the economy through reckless spending has led to widespread criticism.
- The new employee's spoiling of the project was a result of their inexperience and lack of training.
- The child's spoiling of the surprise party was a disappointment to everyone involved.
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Meaning 2
The process of becoming spoiled.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The meat began spoiling rapidly after being left out in the heat for several hours.
- Her spoiling had made her incredibly selfish and difficult to deal with.
- The city's neglect of the area led to its gradual spoiling over the years.
- As the days passed, the apples began to show signs of spoiling, becoming soft and mushy.
- The combination of heat, humidity, and poor handling accelerated the strawberries' spoiling process.