spoil

the act of stripping and taking by force

the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

her spoiling my dress was deliberate

(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy

alter from the original

become unfit for consumption or use

the meat must be eaten before it spoils

make imperfect

nothing marred her beauty

destroy and strip of its possession

The soldiers raped the beautiful country

have a strong desire or urge to do something

She is itching to start the project

He is spoiling for a fight

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

I botched the dinner and we had to eat out

the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge

foil your opponent

treat with excessive indulgence

grandparents often pamper the children

Let's not mollycoddle our students!