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ruin

/'ruən/

Synonyms of ruin Antonyms of ruin Examples of ruin Usage of ruin Parts of ruin Definition that contains ruin Words sounding like ruin Explanation of ruin

verb
deprive of virginity
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deflower

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mate couple copulate pair
noun
an event that results in destruction
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ruination

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destruction wipeout demolition
noun
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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"you have brought ruin on this entire family"

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ruination

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devastation desolation
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failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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downfall ruination

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failure
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destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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laying waste ruination ruining wrecking

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devastation destruction
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the process of becoming dilapidated
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dilapidation

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decay
verb
destroy completely; damage irreparably
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"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!" "The tears ruined her make-up"

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destroy
verb
reduce to bankruptcy
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bankrupt break smash

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impoverish
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a ruined building
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"they explored several Roman ruins"

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edifice building
verb
destroy or cause to fail
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"This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"

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verb
fall into ruin
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dilapidate crumble decay
verb
reduce to ruins
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"The country lay ruined after the war"

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lay waste to desolate devastate ravage scourge waste

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