ruin

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: ruination
2. A ruined building (synset 104125729)
   "they explored several Roman ruins"
   is a type of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
3. The process of becoming dilapidated (synset 113487515)
   is a type of: decay - the process of gradually becoming inferior
   same as: dilapidation
4. 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:

   • desolation, devastation - an event that results in total destruction
   • shipwreck - an irretrievable loss
   same as: ruination
5. 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, ruination
6. 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, ruination, ruining, wrecking

1. Destroy completely;
   Damage irreparably (synset 201566925)
   "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
   subtypes:

   • burn, burn down, fire - destroy by fire
   • desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, scourge, waste - cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
   • harry, ravage - make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
   • break - find a flaw in
   • break, bust - ruin completely
   • vandalise, vandalize - destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism
   • do a job on - destroy completely or make ugly or useless
   • subvert - destroy completely
   • get - overcome or destroy
   • devour - destroy completely
   • despoil, plunder, rape, spoil, violate - destroy and strip of its possession
   • explode - destroy by exploding
   • consume - destroy completely
   • shipwreck - destroy a ship
   • bust up, wrack, wreck - smash or break forcefully
   • kick down, kick in - open violently
   • wash out - wear or destroy by the force of water
   same as: destroy
2. Destroy or cause to fail (synset 202564777)
   "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
   is a type of: baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart - hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
   subtypes:

   • undo - cause the ruin or downfall of
   • break - cause the failure or ruin of
   • shipwreck - ruin utterly
3. Reduce to bankruptcy (synset 202323145)
   "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
   is a type of: impoverish - make poor
   same as: bankrupt, break, smash
4. Reduce to ruins (synset 201569271)
   "The country lay ruined after the war"
   is a type of: desolate, devastate, lay waste to, ravage, scourge, waste - cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
5. Deprive of virginity (synset 201431014)
   "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
   is a type of: copulate, couple, mate, pair - engage in sexual intercourse
   same as: deflower
6. Fall into ruin (synset 200580070)
   is a type of: crumble, decay, dilapidate - fall into decay or ruin

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