Ruin — synonyms, definition

1. ruin (Noun)

annihilation bane beating blow breakdown breaking bruise collapse collision consumption crash damage death debacle decadence decay decline decrease defeat degeneration • • •

ruin (Noun) — An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction. ex. "you have brought ruin on this entire family"

ruin (Noun) — A ruined building. ex. "they explored several Roman ruins"

ruin (Noun) — The process of becoming dilapidated.

ruin (Noun) — An event that results in destruction.

ruin (Noun) — Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.

ruin (Noun) — Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.

building decay demolition desolation destruction devastation edifice failure wipeout desolation devastation finish shipwreck

2. ruin (Verb)

abuse annihilate bankrupt blacken blight break bungle burn butcher canker char cheapen contaminate corrupt damage debase decay deface defeat deflower • • •

ruin (Verb) — Damage beyond use or repair. ex. "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!" ex. "The tears ruined her make-up"

ruin (Verb) — Destroy or cause to fail. ex. "This behaviour will ruin your chances of winning the election"

ruin (Verb) — Reduce to bankruptcy. ex. "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to ruin me!"

ruin (Verb) — Reduce to ruins. ex. "The country lay ruined after the war"

ruin (Verb) — Deprive of virginity. ex. "This dirty old man ruined several young girls in the village"

ruin (Verb) — Fall into ruin.

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