ruin

/ɹˈuːɪn/

/ˈɹuən/, /ˈɹuɪn/

[verb] [noun]

to ruin

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

reduce to ruins

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in an irreparable way

synonyms : destroy

fall into ruin

deprive of virginity

synonyms : deflower

reduce to bankruptcy

synonyms : bankrupt

break

smash

destroy or cause to fail

Ruin

[NOUN]

the remains of a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

synonyms : ruination

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

synonyms : laying waste

ruination

ruining

wrecking

moisten or soil

an event that results in destruction

synonyms : ruination

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

synonyms : downfall

ruination

the process of becoming dilapidated

synonyms : dilapidation

Examples

1. The highly visible ruins serve as a reminder of the building's history.

2. The ancient ruins are buried below layers of earth and debris.

3. Our picnic was ruined when a baseball game started on the field.

4. The guide described the historical significance of the ancient ruins.

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