Ruination Definition & Meaning
ruination
- noun
- 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
Words that rhyme with ruination
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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).
