ruin


Meanings

  • an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction;
    • "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
  • a ruined building;
    • "they explored several Roman ruins"
  • the process of becoming dilapidated
  • an event that results in destruction
  • failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
  • destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
  • destroy completely; damage irreparably;
    • "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
    • "The tears ruined her make-up"
  • destroy or cause to fail;
    • "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
  • reduce to bankruptcy;
  • reduce to ruins;
    • "The country lay ruined after the war"
  • deprive of virginity;
  • fall into ruin
  • RUIN v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy RUINABLE adj


Scrabble Score: 4

ruin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

ruin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

ruin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 6

ruin is a valid Words With Friends word