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The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
“The momentum of the building's ruin gathers and accelerates, blowing out beams as everything crumples toward the ground.”
The state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective,
“A lack of dedication and commitment would ultimately bring about his ruin.”
A cause of misfortune or misery
“His lack of self-confidence has been his ruin.”
The remains of a building, typically an old one that has suffered much damage or disintegration
“You may even want to visit the beautiful Mayan ruin of Tikal in nearby Guatemala at the same time.”
The disastrous disintegration of someone's life
“The court case has also spelled ruin for Whiteman, who will likely lose his job as head of the company.”
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something
(in Christian theology) A state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death
A stripping or plundering
A decisive defeat
Severe suffering, difficulty or privation
A feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness
The felony of, as a man, inducing a previously chaste unmarried female to engage in sexual intercourse on a promise of marriage
Old object
Unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
“The miners feared that the explosion would ruin the salt mine and destroy their livelihood.”
To reduce to a state of poverty
“Dreverhaven seemingly hinders him at every turn, trying to break his will and ruin him financially.”
To lower in character, dignity, or quality
To cook for too long or at too high a temperature
To treat with great or excessive care
To interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
To stop living
To rob by the use of trickery or threats
To use up carelessly
Prepare food, usually using heat
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