ruination
The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destructionThe state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.
Verderben
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
(countable, uncountable)The act of ruining or wrecking.
Vernichtung, Verderben
(countable, uncountable)The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.
(countable, uncountable)A loss of reputation.
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
plural: ruinations| Singular | ruination |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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