ruin

US /ˈruɪn/

UK /'ru:ɪn/

B1

other

  • To cause great and irreparable damage or harm to (someone or something).

verb

  • To damage or completely destroy something
  • To cause someone to lose their money or status

noun

  • The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
  • Complete failure or collapse, especially financial.
  • Remains of a building that has been destroyed