n. 1. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Aeronautics) A device attached to the wing of an airplane or other airfoil, which breaks the smooth flow of air during flight and decreases the lift of the airfoil; -- used to control the attitude of the airplane during banking or descent. [ PJC ]
4. A device attached to a car to decrease lift and increase traction, usually shaped as a flat surface and attached above the rear of the car, and working on the same principal as the aircraft spoiler{ 3 }. [ PJC ]
[あまえる, amaeru] (v1, vi) (1) to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; (2) to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on; (P)
[あまったれる, amattareru] (v1, vi) (1) (has a more negative nuance than 甘える) (See 甘える・1) to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; (2) (See 甘える・2) to depend and presume upon another's benevolence