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Dictionary definition for: Ruin
1. (n) an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
2. (v) destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!" "The tears ruined her make-up"
3. (n) a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins"
4. (v) destroy or cause to fail; "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
5. (n) the process of becoming dilapidated
6. (v) reduce to bankruptcy; "My daughter''s fancy wedding is going to break me!" "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
7. (n) an event that results in destruction
8. (v) reduce to ruins; "The country lay ruined after the war"
9. (n) failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
10. (v) deprive of virginity; "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
11. (n) destruction achieved by wrecking something
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