Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
spoiler
IPA transcription: [sp'ɔɪlɚ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
spoiler
Meaning:
a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
Synonyms:
spoiler
Meaning:
an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
Synonyms:
pamperer, spoiler, coddler, mollycoddler
Meaning:
someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
Synonyms:
plunderer, pillager, looter, spoiler, despoiler, raider, freebooter
Meaning:
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
Synonyms:
spoiler
Meaning:
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
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