RUIN

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

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