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Do not spoil the surprise ending.
What does Spoil mean?
go bad or not fresh.
Dictionary definition
To become bad, unusable, or no longer fresh.
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Too much rain can spoil a picnic.
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The review avoided details that might spoil the mystery for new readers.
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What does spoil mean?
Spoil means go bad or not fresh.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to spoil?
Go bad is close in meaning to spoil in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for spoil?
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MeaningSpoil means go bad or not fresh.
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