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Explanation of the Word "Ruining"

Definition:
"Ruining" is the present participle form of the verb "ruin." It means to cause something to be destroyed, damaged, or made worse. When something is ruined, it can no longer be used or enjoyed as it was before.

Usage Instructions

• Part of Speech: It is primarily used as a verb but can also be seen in discussions as a gerund (which looks like a noun but is formed from a verb).
• Forms: The base verb is "ruin," and the past tense is "ruined."

Example Sentence

• Every time it rains, it feels like the constant water is ruining my garden.

Advanced Usage

• In Literature or Criticism: One might say, "Her constant criticism is ruining his confidence." Here, "ruining" refers to the gradual destruction of someone’s self-esteem.
• In Business: "The poor management decisions are ruining the company’s reputation." This suggests that actions are leading to a serious decline in how the company is perceived.

Word Variants

• Noun: Ruin (the state of being ruined)
• Adjective: Ruined (something that has been ruined)

Different Meanings

1. Physical Destruction: When something is broken or damaged beyond repair.

   • Example: "The storm ruined the old house."

2. Figurative Destruction: When something is harmed in a less tangible way, such as a reputation or a feeling.

   • Example: "His lies ruined her trust in him."

Synonyms

• Damage
• Destroy
• Wreck
• Spoil
• Devastate

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "To ruin someone's day": This means to do something that makes someone unhappy or spoils their plans.

  • Example: "When he forgot my birthday, it really ruined my day."

• "To ruin the surprise": This means to give away information that takes away the excitement of a surprise.

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Noun

1. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

Synonyms

• laying waste
• ruin
• ruination
• wrecking