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ruination

rui·na·tion

UK/ˌɹuː.ɪˈneɪʃən/ rare

noun

1.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

  • “you have brought ruin on this entire family”
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2.

an event that results in destruction

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3.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

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Origin

From ruin + -ation.

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