noun
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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- you have brought ruin on this entire family
noun
a ruined building
Examples
- they explored several Roman ruins
noun
the process of becoming dilapidated
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noun
an event that results in destruction
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noun
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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noun
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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verb
destroy completely
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- damage irreparably
- You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
- The tears ruined her make-up
verb
destroy or cause to fail
Examples
- This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
verb
reduce to bankruptcy
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- My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
- The slump in the financial markets smashed him
verb
reduce to ruins
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- The country lay ruined after the war
verb
deprive of virginity
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- This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village