The past simple and the past participle of spoil

Conjugation of the verb spoil:

Base Form/Infinitive without 'to':

spoil

Past Simple:

spoilt/spoiled

Past Partciple:

spoilt/spoiled

Present Partciple:

spoiling

Third Person Singular:

spoils

Definition:

1. To damage, or destroy the value or quality of something.
2. To harm the character of a child by giving them everything they want or ask for.
3. To reduce the pleasure, interest, or beauty of something.

Example(s):

1. When food gives out smell, it is the indication that the bacteria has spoiled the food.
2. She spoilt her kids by being too indulgent.
3. The bad news spoilt the party.

Similar verbs

The irregular verbs in the table below have the same pattern as spoil. They are:

- Verbs with the same past simple and past participle forms.
- Verbs like 'bend, bent, bent'.