💔ruin

verb
/ˈruːɪn/

Meaning

to destroy or severely damage something so that it no longer works or is of no use.
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example Sentences

Heavy rain ruined the wedding decorations.

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

Example Expressions

go to ruin

Synonyms

destroy, wreck, spoil, devastate, damage
Entry 1
destroy, wreck, spoil, devastate, damage
Entry 2
destroy, devastate, wreck, spoil

Antonyms

build, repair, restore, fix
Entry 1
build, repair, restore
Entry 2
build, repair, restore, fix

Collocations

ruin plans, ruin life, ruin relationship, ruin reputation, completely ruin
Entry 1
ruin plans, ruin life, ruin relationship, ruin reputation
Entry 2
ruin plans, ruin reputation, ruin relationship, completely ruin

More Example Sentences

I didn’t let one comment ruin my day.

He complained as though we had ruined his plans.

Related Vocabularies

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

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