English dictionary
ruin
/'r/u//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
ExamplesYou have brought ruin on this entire family.
Synonyms ruinationSource: WordNet 3.0
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a ruined building
ExamplesThey explored several Roman ruins.
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the process of becoming dilapidated
Synonyms dilapidationSource: WordNet 3.0
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an event that results in destruction
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failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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The act of falling or tumbling down; fall.
Source: webster1913
verb
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destroy completely; damage irreparably
ExamplesYou have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
The tears ruined her make-up.
Synonyms destroySource: WordNet 3.0
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destroy or cause to fail
ExamplesThis behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election.
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reduce to bankruptcy
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reduce to ruins
ExamplesThe country lay ruined after the war.
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deprive of virginity
Synonyms deflowerSource: WordNet 3.0
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fall into ruin
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To bring to ruin; to cause to fall to pieces and decay; to make to perish; to bring to destruction; to bring to poverty or bankruptcy; to impair seriously; to damage essentially; to overthrow.
Source: webster1913
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To fall to ruins; to go to ruin; to become decayed or dilapidated; to perish.
Source: webster1913