Noun
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destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
- laying waste -
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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an event that results in destruction
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the process of becoming dilapidated
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a ruined building
"they explored several Roman ruins"
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an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
"you have brought ruin on this entire family"
Verb
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fall into ruin
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deprive of virginity
"This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
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reduce to ruins
"The country lay ruined after the war"
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reduce to bankruptcy
"My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"
"The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
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destroy or cause to fail
"This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
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destroy completely
damage irreparably
"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
"The tears ruined her make-up"