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to ruin
01
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
02
reduce to ruins
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fall into ruin
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deprive of virginity
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reduce to bankruptcy
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to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Ruin
01
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
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an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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moisten or soil
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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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the process of becoming dilapidated
Example
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.
