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