1. An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
   - ruin 
2. An event that results in destruction
   - ruin 
3. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   - downfall, ruin 
4. Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
   - laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking

Derived forms: ruinations

See also: ruin

Type of: demolition, desolation, destruction, devastation, failure, wipeout

Encyclopedia: Ruination

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