English noun: spoilage | |||
1. | spoilage (quantity) the amount that has spoiled | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indefinite quantity | ||
2. | spoilage (process) the process of becoming spoiled | ||
Synonyms | spoiling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decay | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mildew, mold, mould, souring | ||
3. | spoilage (act) the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it | ||
Samples | Her spoiling my dress was deliberate. | ||
Synonyms | spoil, spoiling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | injury | ||