ruin

Meanings

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
  • "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
• a ruined building
  • "they explored several Roman ruins"
• the process of becoming dilapidated
• an event that results in destruction
• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
• destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
  • "The tears ruined her make-up"
• destroy or cause to fail
  • "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
• reduce to bankruptcy
• reduce to ruins
  • "The country lay ruined after the war"
• deprive of virginity
• fall into ruin

Synonyms

bankrupt, break, deflower, destroy, dilapidation, downfall, laying waste, ruination, ruining, smash, wrecking