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Ruin

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Definitions for Ruin

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

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