ruin

  • (noun): (sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
  • (noun): The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.
  • (noun): Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.
  • (noun): A fall or tumble.
  • (noun): A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.
  • (noun): Complete financial loss; bankruptcy.
  • (verb): To cause the fiscal ruin of.
  • (verb): To destroy or make something no longer usable.
  • (verb): To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
  • (verb): To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
  • (verb): To make something less enjoyable or likeable.
  • (verb): To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
  • (verb): To fall into a state of decay.
  • (verb): To seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of.
  • The monastery has fallen into ruin.
  • Gambling has been the ruin of many.
  • the ruin of a ship or an army;  the ruin of a constitution or a government;  the ruin of health or hopes
  • With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!
  • He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.