ruination

[roo-uh-ney-shuhn]

ruination Definition

• 1. the state of being ruined or destroyed
• 2. the process of causing something to be ruined or destroyed

Using ruination: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ruination of the city was caused by the earthquake.

• Example

  The company's financial mismanagement led to its ruination.

• Example

  The ruination of their relationship was due to a lack of communication.

ruination Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruination

• devastation
• collapse
• downfall
• destruction
• demolition

Antonyms for ruination

• construction
• building
• development

Phrases with ruination

• in ruins

  in a state of complete disrepair or destruction

  Example

  The castle lay in ruins after the war.

• bring about one's own ruination

  to cause one's own downfall or destruction through one's actions or decisions

  Example

  His addiction to gambling brought about his own ruination.

• the ruination of something/someone

  the cause of something or someone's downfall or destruction

  Example

  The ruination of the company was due to poor management decisions.

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Summary: ruination in Brief

'Ruination' [roo-uh-ney-shuhn] refers to the state of being ruined or destroyed, or the process of causing something to be ruined or destroyed. It can describe physical structures, relationships, or even companies. Examples include 'The ruination of the city was caused by the earthquake,' and 'The company's financial mismanagement led to its ruination.' Phrases include 'in ruins,' and 'bring about one's own ruination.'