ruination (n.)

  1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; you have brought ruin on this entire family

    [ Syn: ruin ]

  2. an event that results in destruction

    [ Syn: ruin ]

  3. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

    [ Syn: downfall , ruin ]

  4. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

    [ Syn: laying waste , ruin , ruining , wrecking ]

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