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to ruin
01
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
Transitive: to ruin sth
Examples
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
02
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
Examples
The old mansion has slowly begun to ruin over the years, with parts of the roof collapsing.
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
Examples
In the old tales, the knight vowed to protect her from those who sought to ruin her.
04
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
Examples
The economic crisis ruined many families, leaving them struggling to survive.
05
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Examples
Poor management decisions can ruin a company's reputation.
Ruin
01
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
Examples
They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
02
destruction caused intentionally
03
failure resulting in loss of position, status, or reputation
04
the process of falling into decay
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