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   ruination

   /ˌruːɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of ruining someone or something or of being ruined: "commercial malpractice causes the ruination of thousands of people"
   • ▪ the state of being ruined: "the headquarters fell into ruination"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from the verb ruinate (from late Latin ruinat- ‘ruined’, from the verb ruinare, from ruina ruin) + -ion.

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of RUINATION is ruin, destruction. How to use ruination in a sentence.

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   RUINATION definition: 1. destruction: 2. destruction: . Learn more.

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   RUINATION meaning: 1. destruction: 2. destruction: . Learn more.

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   2 meanings: 1. the act of ruining or the state of being ruined 2. something that causes ruin.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does the noun ruination mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun ruination. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun ruination? How is the noun ruination pronounced? Where does the noun ruination come from? ruinate ‑ion 1.

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   Ruination definition: the act or state of ruining or the state of being ruined. . See examples of RUINATION used in a sentence.

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   Define ruination. ruination synonyms, ruination pronunciation, ruination translation, English dictionary definition of ruination. n. 1. The act of ruining or the condition of being ruined. 2. A cause of ruin. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....

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    RUINATION meaning: the act or process of destroying something. Water pollution is causing the ruination of the fishing industry.

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    Synonyms for RUINATION: downfall, destruction, undoing, death, ruin, kiss of death, curse, bane; Antonyms of RUINATION: building, construction, erection, salvation, saving, raising, rescue, salvage