Wondering how to hyphenate the English word ruin? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction You have brought ruin on this entire family |
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A ruined building They explored several Roman ruins |
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The process of becoming dilapidated |
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An event that results in destruction |
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Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation |
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Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined |
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Destroy completely Damage irreparably You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank! The tears ruined her make-up |
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Destroy or cause to fail This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election |
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Reduce to bankruptcy My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me! The slump in the financial markets smashed him |
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Reduce to ruins The country lay ruined after the war |
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Deprive of virginity This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village |
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Fall into ruin |