simple past tense and past participle of Q spoil

The winner of a conflict gains additional benefits, beyond the subject of the conflict.

(slang, humorous) Wine.

(idiomatic) To overindulge someone, especially when it results in making them selfish and demanding.

If one does not discipline a child, he or she will never learn obedience and good manners.

Alternative form of spoil the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar

To have something important fail for want of a small amount of money or effort.

If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

Alternative form of too many cooks spoil the broth

Alternative form of too many cooks spoil the broth