Meaning & Definition of Ruin in English
English⟶
Ruin
/ruən/
noun
1. An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- "You have brought ruin on this entire family"
synonym:
- ruin,
- ruination
2. A ruined building
- "They explored several roman ruins"
synonym:
- ruin
3. The process of becoming dilapidated
synonym:
- dilapidation,
- ruin
4. An event that results in destruction
synonym:
- ruin,
- ruination
5. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
synonym:
- downfall,
- ruin,
- ruination
6. Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
synonym:
- laying waste,
- ruin,
- ruining,
- ruination,
- wrecking
verb
1. Destroy completely
- Damage irreparably
- "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
- "The tears ruined her make-up"
synonym:
- destroy,
- ruin
2. Destroy or cause to fail
- "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
synonym:
- ruin
3. Reduce to bankruptcy
- "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"
- "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
synonym:
- bankrupt,
- ruin,
- break,
- smash
4. Reduce to ruins
- "The country lay ruined after the war"
synonym:
- ruin
5. Deprive of virginity
- "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
synonym:
- deflower,
- ruin
6. Fall into ruin
synonym:
- ruin
Examples of using
The frost will ruin the crop.
Just being in Tom's company is enough to ruin Mary's reputation.
I ruin everything I get my bony hands on.