rather spoil
Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words
to spoil something to a noticeable degree
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Examples (10)
- The unexpected rain might rather spoil our picnic plans.
- His sarcastic comment did rather spoil the otherwise pleasant atmosphere.
- I didn't want to rather spoil her excitement by pointing out the flaws.
- The slight delay will rather spoil the timing of our presentation.
- She felt that the argument had rather spoiled her entire evening.
- A few bad reviews can rather spoil a film's reputation.
- It would rather spoil the surprise if I told you now.
- To complain now would rather spoil the good mood everyone's in.
- The high price did rather spoil the appeal of the luxury item.
- He worried that his presence would rather spoil the intimate gathering.