spoiler

Definitions of spoiler in various dictionaries:

noun - a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

noun - someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

noun - someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

noun - an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds

noun - a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag

One who seizes spoils or booty.

Something that causes spoilage.

A long, narrow hinged plate on the upper surface of an airplane wing that reduces lift and increases drag when raised.

An air deflector mounted usually at the rear of an automobile to reduce lift at high speeds.

A candidate for office whose chances of winning are slight but who may get enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning.

verb - to impair the value or quality of