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

[ Syn: ruination ]

a ruined building; they explored several Roman ruins'

the process of becoming dilapidated

[ Syn: dilapidation ]

an event that results in destruction

[ Syn: ruination ]

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

[ Syn: downfall , ruination ]

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

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

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

[ Syn: destroy ]

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

reduce to bankruptcy; My daughters fancy wedding is going to break me!; The slump in the financial markets smashed him

[ Syn: bankrupt , break , smash ]

reduce to ruins; The country lay ruined after the war'

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

[ Syn: deflower ]

fall into ruin