ruin

Noun

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• an event that results in destruction

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• a ruined building
  • they explored several Roman ruins
    

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
  • you have brought ruin on this entire family
    

Verb

• fall into ruin

• deprive of virginity
  • This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village
    

• reduce to ruins
  • The country lay ruined after the war
    

• reduce to bankruptcy
  • My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!
    
  • The slump in the financial markets smashed him
    

• destroy or cause to fail
  • This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
    

• destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
    
  • The tears ruined her make-up
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  laying waste , ruining , ruination , wrecking , downfall , dilapidation , deflower , bankrupt , break , smash , destroy