Definitions for spoils
spoils

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1. spoilsnoun

   That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage; booty.

   "Gentle gales, Fanning their odoriferous wings, dispense Native perfumes, and whisper whence they stole Those balmy spoils." uE000187786uE001Milton.

2. spoilsnoun

   Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage; -- commonly in the plural; as

   to the victor belong the spoils

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1. spoils

   Whatever is taken from the enemy in time of war. Among the ancient Greeks, the spoils were divided among the whole army, only the share given to the general was the largest; but among the Romans the spoils belonged to the republic.

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spoils in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spoils in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of spoils in a Sentence

1. Sergei Chemezov:

   They understand that we have an enormous market. And whoever comes here first, they get all the spoils.

2. Marquis de Sade:

   If the objects who serve us feel ecstacy, they are much more often concerned with themselves than with us, and our own enjoyment is consequently impaired. The idea of seeing another person experience the same pleasure reduces one to a kind of equality which spoils the unutterable charms that come from despotism.

3. Quentin Crisp:

   Life is a game in which the rules are constantly changing nothing spoils a game more than those who take it seriously. Adultery Phooey You should never subjugate yourself to another nor seek the subjugation of someone else to yourself. If you follow that Crispian principle you will be able to say 'Phooey,' too, instead of reaching for your gun when you fancy yourself betrayed.

4. Anatole France:

   Nothing spoils a confession like repentance.

5. W. Somerset Maugham:

   The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous -- on the contrary, it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant, and kind. It is failure that makes people bitter and cruel.

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