ruin

noun

  1. 1

    destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

  2. 2

    a ruined building

    they explored several Roman ruins

  3. 3

    failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

  4. 4

    an event that results in destruction

  5. 5

    the process of becoming dilapidated

  6. 6

    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

    you have brought ruin on this entire family

verb

  1. 1

    fall into ruin

  2. 2

    deprive of virginity

    This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village

  3. 3

    destroy completely; damage irreparably

    You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!

    The tears ruined her make-up

  4. 4

    reduce to ruins

    The country lay ruined after the war

  5. 5

    reduce to bankruptcy

    My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!

    The slump in the financial markets smashed him

  6. 6

    destroy or cause to fail

    This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election

Synonyms

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