ruin meaning and definition

RUIN noun

Definition of ruin (noun)

1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
   • "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
   • synonyms: ruination
2. a ruined building
   • "they explored several Roman ruins"
3. the process of becoming dilapidated
   • synonyms: dilapidation
4. an event that results in destruction
   • synonyms: ruination
5. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   • synonyms: downfall, ruination
6. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
   • synonyms: laying waste, ruination, ruining, wrecking

RUIN verb

Definition of ruin (verb)

1. destroy completely; damage irreparably
   • "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
   • synonyms: destroy
2. destroy or cause to fail
   • "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
3. reduce to bankruptcy
   • "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
   • synonyms: bankrupt, break, smash
4. reduce to ruins
   • "The country lay ruined after the war"
5. deprive of virginity
   • "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
   • synonyms: deflower
6. fall into ruin