Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Ruin.
How to pronounce ruin:
US
Ruin - as a noun
An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
Example: "You have brought ruin on this entire family"
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A ruined building
Example: "They explored several roman ruins"
An event that results in destruction
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Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
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Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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Ruin - as a verb
Destroy completely; damage irreparably
Example: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
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Destroy or cause to fail
Example: "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
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Reduce to bankruptcy
Example: "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"
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Reduce to ruins
Example: "The country lay ruined after the war"
Deprive of virginity
Example: "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
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Fall into ruin
Example Sentences
"The abandoned house was in ruins."
"The earthquake left a trail of ruin in its wake."
"Her financial ruin was caused by poor investments."
"The war resulted in the ruin of many cities."
"His drug addiction led to the ruin of his marriage."
Word Game Points
Is RUIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is RUIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is RUIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
