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1.noun(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
2.nounThe state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed."The monastery has fallen into ruin."
3.nounSomething that leads to serious trouble or destruction."Gambling has been the ruin of many."
4.nounA fall or tumble.
5.nounA change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow."the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes"
6.nounComplete financial loss; bankruptcy.
7.verbTo cause the fiscal ruin of."With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"
8.verbTo destroy or make something no longer usable."He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."
9.verbTo cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business."The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses."
10.verbTo upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something."My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."
11.verbTo make something less enjoyable or likeable."I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."
12.verbTo reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
13.verbTo fall into a state of decay.
14.verbTo seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of."The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."