ruins

noun

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

an event that results in destruction

the process of becoming dilapidated

a ruined building

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

verb

fall into ruin

deprive of virginity

reduce to ruins

reduce to bankruptcy

destroy or cause to fail

destroy completely

Roots

ruinaruin- · Latin · collapse, fall

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