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ruin
verb(ru-in)
deprive of virginity
Synonyms: deflower,
ruin
noun(ru-in)
an event that results in destruction
Synonyms: ruination,
ruin
noun(ru-in)
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
Synonyms: ruination,
Examples:
You have brought ruin on this entire family.
ruin
noun(ru-in)
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Synonyms: downfall, ruination,
ruin
noun(ru-in)
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Synonyms: laying waste, ruination, ruining, wrecking,
ruin
noun(ru-in)
the process of becoming dilapidated
Synonyms: dilapidation,
ruin
verb(ru-in)
destroy completely; damage irreparably
Synonyms: destroy,
Examples:
You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!.
The tears ruined her make-up.
ruin
verb(ru-in)
reduce to bankruptcy
Synonyms: bankrupt, break, smash,
ruin
noun(ru-in)
a ruined building
Examples:
They explored several Roman ruins.
ruin
verb(ru-in)
destroy or cause to fail
Examples:
This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election.
ruin
verb(ru-in)
fall into ruin
ruin
verb(ru-in)
reduce to ruins
Examples:
The country lay ruined after the war.

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