ruination

Noun
  1. An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction (synset 114585916)
    "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
    is a type of: desolation, devastation - the state of being decayed or destroyed
    same as: ruin
  2. An event that results in destruction (synset 107349843)
    is a type of: demolition, destruction, wipeout - an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
    subtypes:
    same as: ruin
  3. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation (synset 107332733)
    is a type of: failure - an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
    subtypes: finish - the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
    same as: downfall, ruin
  4. Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined (synset 100218640)
    is a type of: destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
    same as: laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking

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