ruin

US /ˈruː.ɪn/
UK /ˈruː.ɪn/
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1.

the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of being destroyed

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The old castle was left in ruin after the war.
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The economic crisis led to the ruin of many businesses.
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destructiondevastationwreckagedecaycollapse
1.

destroy or severely damage (something)

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The bad weather will ruin our picnic plans.
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His reputation was ruined by the scandal.
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destroywreckspoildamagedevastate