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Ruination Definition & Meaning

ruination
noun
  1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
  2. an event that results in destruction
  3. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
  4. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

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What does ruination mean?
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family" an event that results in destruction failure that results in a loss of position or reputation destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
What part of speech is ruination?
Ruination is a noun.
How many definitions does ruination have?
Ruination has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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