English noun: ruination |
1. | ruination (state) an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction |
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| Samples | You have brought ruin on this entire family.
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| Synonyms | ruin |
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| Broader (hypernym) | desolation, devastation |
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2. | ruination (event) an event that results in destruction |
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| Synonyms | ruin |
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| Broader (hypernym) | demolition, destruction, wipeout |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | desolation, devastation, shipwreck |
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3. | ruination (event) failure that results in a loss of position or reputation |
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| Synonyms | downfall, ruin |
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| Broader (hypernym) | failure |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | finish |
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4. | ruination (act) destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined |
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| Synonyms | laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking |
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| Broader (hypernym) | destruction, devastation |
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