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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
02
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
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
04
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
05
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Ruin
02
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
moisten or soil
05
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
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Example
Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships.
The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building.
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.