noun
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The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.
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The act of ruining or wrecking.
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The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.
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A loss of reputation.
Examples of ruination in a Sentence
He was greatly feared, because he could bring ruination upon anyone for the smallest slight to his honor.
The unprecedented rise of competition between the monopolies is leading to the ruination of the economy at home.
Watch out for the economic ruination of Spain, I wonder how Max will explain that, with yet more Socialist cut and pastes?
Is there no end to these people that will cause the ruination of the human race given half a chance?
Hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes are unavoidable, and even with the best planning, they can mean complete ruination of your home and its content.