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Synonyms for ruin

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noun · an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

“you have brought ruin on this entire family”

noun · the process of becoming dilapidated

noun · an event that results in destruction

noun · failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

noun · destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb · destroy completely; damage irreparably

“You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!”

verb · reduce to bankruptcy

“My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!”

verb · deprive of virginity

“This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village”