Meaning of Spoiler | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
2. One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.
3. A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc.
4. A device to reduce lift and increase drag.
5. A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.
6. A competitor, unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another’s victory.
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Examples

“Good netiquette dictates that one warn⟳ of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish⟳ to do so may experience⟳ the surprises for themselves.”

“Devotees of ‘expanded universe’ books say⟳ they will publish⟳ spoilers of latest film online unless Disney studio agrees to film their favourite stories”

“TV shows and movies are a rare form⟳ of atemporality, and in an ever-changing, always-on world, spoilers feel⟳ irrefutable — sheer access to them gives the illusion of control⟳.”

“The optimism at the opening of the talks could not be dampened even by a few spoilers.”

“Several experts do not believe⟳ Jorgensen was a Trump “spoiler” in 2020.”

“Shortly thereafter, came a torrent of nearly identical political fliers seemingly intended to siphon away support⟳ from Democratic candidates by tricking voters into casting their ballots for purported spoiler candidates who demonstrated no real interest⟳ in getting elected. […] Candidates for a state senate seat race⟳ in South Florida in which a spoiler appeared to help⟳ Republican challenger Ileana Garcia unseat incumbent Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez.”

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