Pronunciation: /ruːɪn/
noun the physical destruction or disintegration of something
A1 The heavy rain caused a ruin in the garden.
A2 The abandoned house was left in ruin.
B1 The economic crisis led to the ruin of many small businesses.
B2 The ruin of the ancient castle was a heartbreaking sight.
C1 The ruin of their relationship was inevitable after years of mistrust.
C2 The financial ruin of the company was a result of poor management decisions.
verb to cause the destruction or disintegration of something
A1 I accidentally ruined my favorite shirt by spilling coffee on it.
A2 The heavy rain ruined our picnic plans.
B1 The economic downturn has ruined many businesses.
B2 The scandal threatened to ruin the politician's career.
C1 The betrayal of trust could potentially ruin their friendship.
C2 The controversial decision could ruin the company's reputation.
formal The natural disaster caused extensive ruin to the city's infrastructure.
informal Don't let one mistake ruin your entire day.
slang She really knows how to ruin a good time.
figurative His bad attitude could ruin his chances of success.
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