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(noun) laying waste, wrecking, ruination, ruining
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
(noun) ruination
an event that results in destruction
(noun) dilapidation
the process of becoming dilapidated
(noun) ruination
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
you have brought ruin on this entire family
(verb) deflower
deprive of virginity
This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village
(verb) destroy
destroy completely; damage irreparably
You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up
reduce to bankruptcy
My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!; The slump in the financial markets smashed him