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ruination

[roo-uh-ney-shuhn]

ruination Definition

  • 1the state of being ruined or destroyed
  • 2the 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

Antonyms for ruination

Phrases with ruination

  • 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.'