Ruin
verb'ruən
Noun
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
“you have brought ruin on this entire family”
Similar:RuinationType of:DevastationDesolationa ruined building
“they explored several Roman ruins”
Type of:EdificeBuildingan event that results in destruction
Similar:RuinationType of:DestructionWipeoutDemolitionfailure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Similar:DownfallRuinationType of:Failuredestruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Similar:RuinationRuiningWreckingType of:DevastationDestructionthe process of becoming dilapidated
Similar:DilapidationType of:Decay
Verb
destroy completely; damage irreparably
“You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!”
“The tears ruined her make-up”
Similar:Destroydestroy or cause to fail
“This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election”
Type of:BaffleBilkScotchreduce to ruins
“The country lay ruined after the war”
Type of:DesolateDevastateRavagedeprive of virginity
Similar:DeflowerType of:MateCoupleCopulatereduce to bankruptcy
fall into ruin
Type of:DilapidateCrumbleDecay
Dictionary Validity
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- ENABLE Dictionary
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- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA