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RUIN Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word ruin. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word ruin. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for RUIN

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1destroy
verbv
2wreck
verb, nounv, n
3annihilate
verbv
4crush
verb, nounv, n
5damage
verb, nounv, n
6demolish
verbv
7devastate
verbv
8dismantle
verbv
9obliterate
verbv
10shatter
verbv
11spoil
verbv
12ruination
nounn
13bankrupt
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
14break
verb, nounv, n
15deflower
verbv
16dilapidation
nounn
17downfall
nounn
18ruining
verb, adjectivev, adj
19smash
verb, nounv, n
20wrecking
verb, adjectivev, adj

Best Hypernyms For RUIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ruin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (29)
decay destruction devastation baffle bilk building copulate couple cross crumble demolition desolate desolation devastate dilapidate edifice failure foil frustrate impoverish mate pair ravage scotch scourge spoil thwart waste wipeout
Phrases (1)
lay waste to

Alternatives for DESTROY

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