Ruin (Noun)
Meaning 1
An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The scandal would be his ruin and end his illustrious career as a respected businessman.
- The athlete's downfall from glory to infamy was a gradual one, culminating in the ruin of his professional career.
- Her unwise financial decisions led to the ruin of the family's fortunes, which had been built over generations.
- The corrupt politician's schemes ultimately led to his own ruin, and he was stripped of his title and powers.
- The artist's creative flame had flickered out, and his once-promising career was reduced to ruin by his own self-doubt and procrastination.
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Meaning 3
An event that results in destruction.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
The process of becoming dilapidated.
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Meaning 5
A ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- The temple had stood for centuries before a combination of neglect and war led to its downfall and reduction to a crumbling ruin.
- Despite its picturesque appearance, the mansion had fallen into such a state of ruin that the once-manicured lawn was now a wild tangle of overgrowth.
- Many consider Angkor Wat to be the largest pre-industrial archaeological complex and has extensive Roman and prehistoric temple ruins on display.
- Parts of the mansion are near total ruin due to prolonged weather damage with once-dry oak wall partitions eaten into sawdust-like textured boards after fungus colonizes inner cells that open more often moisture absorbs while soft rays streak damp corridors full debris throughout but portions salvage beautiful restoration well original conditions uneventfully prior start phase treatments preserved conditions could indicate promise bring restore their authenticity return authentic places shine but have faith completely start true complete different treatments await both now hope places now what those around mansion realize condition starts point almost next house newly around feel room within back under almost sound quality architectural treasure modern original age nothing is around complete repair never fell below damage nearly modern take year maybe needs go close can sound less several left most anything rest every needed find stay from stay for quite better because made remain 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Meaning 6
Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.