spoil
verb (used with object)
to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: Drought spoiled the corn crop.
will spoil
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future tenseof spoil.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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There have been seven nationwide blackouts since 2024, making life more difficult for Cubans who fear food will spoil in refrigerators, among other problems in a country in economic crisis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 22, 2026
Even if you are careful to set a household budget, you might be making a big mistake that will spoil your plans, as Venessa Wong explained.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 20, 2026
If you remove the salt from the beginning, it will spoil during the fermentation period, so it must be done at the end.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2024
People are concerned the new show-court will spoil the view and are worried about the traffic, noise and environmental impact of at least six years of building work.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
“Put one in mine then, that I wish all my curls cut off, and given round to my friends. I forgot it, but I want it done though it will spoil my looks.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
