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spoils Synonyms

Another word for spoils

Choosing another word for spoils depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Goods, valuables, or territory seized by force or acquired through victory, especially in war or competition.

Usage Example

"The victorious athletes celebrated and shared the booty of their championship season."

Strongest
booty
plunder
loot
Strong
pillage
prizes
winnings

• noun (Context 2)

Public offices, lucrative contracts, and privileges distributed by a successful political party to its supporters.

Usage Example

"Civil service reforms were enacted in the nineteenth century to curb the distribution of political patronage."

Strongest
patronage
Strong
perquisites
perks
graft

• noun (Context 3)

Waste earth, rock, or rubble excavated during mining, dredging, or construction operations.

Usage Example

"The engineering crew transported the dredging tailings to a designated containment site."

Strong
tailings
overburden
Weak
excavation
debris

Opposites of spoils

The opposite of spoils shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

losses
forfeits
See all opposites of spoils

• Nearby Words

spoilage
spoiler
spoilery
spoils
spoilsport
spokane
spoke

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spoils. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spoils
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