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