Zoeken
to ruin
01
verwoesten
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
02
verwoesten
reduce to ruins
03
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
04
to take away a woman’s chastity, often leading to a loss of honor or social reputation in traditional contexts
05
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
02
ruïne
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
ruïne
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
vochtigheid
moisten or soil
05
vernietiging
an event that results in destruction
06
ruïne
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07
ruïne
the process of becoming dilapidated
Voorbeeld
The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building.
Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships.
Ignored warnings about the storm ruined the outdoor event.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.