Definition of Ruination

1. Noun. An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction. "You have brought ruin on this entire family"

Exact synonyms: Ruin
Generic synonyms: Desolation, Devastation
Derivative terms: Ruin, Ruinous, Ruin

2. Noun. An event that results in destruction.
Exact synonyms: Ruin
Generic synonyms: Demolition, Destruction, Wipeout
Specialized synonyms: Desolation, Devastation, Shipwreck
Derivative terms: Ruin, Ruinous

3. Noun. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
Exact synonyms: Downfall, Ruin
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Finish
Derivative terms: Ruin

4. Noun. Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.
Exact synonyms: Laying Waste, Ruin, Ruining, Wrecking
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation
Derivative terms: Ruin, Ruin, Ruin, Ruin, Ruin, Wreck

Definition of Ruination

1. n. The act of ruining, or the state of being ruined.

Definition of Ruination

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruination

rug merchant
rug pad
Ruhemann's purple
ruhmkorff's coil
Ruholla Khomeini
Ruhr
Ruhr River
Ruhr Valley
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ruinously
ruinousness
ruinousnesses
ruins
rukh

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