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1.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
you have brought ruin on this entire family
2.
a ruined building
they explored several Roman ruins
3.
the process of becoming dilapidated
4.
an event that results in destruction
5.
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
6.
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
'ruin' - used as a verb
7.
destroy completely; damage irreparably
You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
The tears ruined her make-up
8.
destroy or cause to fail
This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
9.
reduce to bankruptcy
10.
reduce to ruins
The country lay ruined after the war
11.
deprive of virginity
12.
fall into ruin
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derived forms
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1. Ruin / Plural
ruins
2. Ruin / Past
ruined
3. Ruin / Third Person
ruins
4. Ruin / Present Participle
ruining
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