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