Ruin
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British pronunciation/ɹˈuːɪn/
American pronunciation/ˈɹuən/, /ˈɹuɪn/

Definitie & Betekenis van "ruin"

to ruin
01

vernietigen, te gronde richten

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
Transitive: to ruin sth
to ruin definition and meaning
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The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships.
02

to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline

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The old mansion has slowly begun to ruin over the years, with parts of the roof collapsing.
After the flood, the town was left to ruin, with many buildings left abandoned.
The abandoned factory has begun to ruin, with rust and decay spreading everywhere.
03

to take away a woman’s chastity, often leading to a loss of honor or social reputation in traditional contexts

Transitive: to ruin a woman
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In the old tales, the knight vowed to protect her from those who sought to ruin her.
His deceitful charm ruined her, leaving her reputation in shambles.
The gossip hinted that she had been ruined by a man of ill repute.
04

verarmen, te gronde richten

to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
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The economic crisis ruined many families, leaving them struggling to survive.
His gambling addiction gradually ruined him, wiping out his savings.
The failed business venture ruined them financially, forcing them into debt.
05

to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value

Transitive: to ruin sth
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Poor management decisions can ruin a company's reputation.
The constant delays and miscommunications began to ruin the project.
A single bad review had the potential to ruin the restaurant's business.
01

ruïnes, overblijfselen

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
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ruin definition and meaning
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They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year.
The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins.
02

ruïne, verwoesting

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03

verwoesting, ruïne

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04

moisten or soil

05

an event that results in destruction

06

ondergang, verlies

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07

verval, ruïne

the process of becoming dilapidated
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