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Meaning of ruins

noun

(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed. Example: The monastery has fallen into ruin.
Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction. Example: Gambling has been the ruin of many.
A fall or tumble.
A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow. Example: the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes

verb

To cause the fiscal ruin of. Example: With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!
To destroy or make something no longer usable. Example: He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.
To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business. Example: The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses.
To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something. Example: My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation.
To make something less enjoyable or likeable. Example: I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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