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