ruin

US /ˈruː.ɪn/
UK /ˈruː.ɪn/
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rovina, distruzione

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.
Il vecchio castello fu lasciato in rovina dopo la guerra.
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The economic crisis led to the ruin of many businesses.
La crisi economica ha portato alla rovina di molte aziende.
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destructiondevastationwreckagedecaycollapse
1.

rovinare, distruggere

destroy or severely damage (something)

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The bad weather will ruin our picnic plans.
Il maltempo rovinerà i nostri piani per il picnic.
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His reputation was ruined by the scandal.
La sua reputazione fu rovinata dallo scandalo.
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destroywreckspoildamagedevastate