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Spoiler

nounid 131948·updated May 18, 2026
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a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
coddlerdespoilerfreebooterlootermollycoddlerpampererpillagerplundererraider
plural
Spoilers
possessive
Spoiler's
pluralpossessive
Spoilers'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
§2
an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
§3
someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
§4
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
§5
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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