Ruin vs Ruination - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
- a ruined building
- the process of becoming dilapidated
- failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
- destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
- an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- an event that results in destruction
Definition as Noun
- an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- 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
Definition as Verb
- destroy or cause to fail
- reduce to ruins
- fall into ruin
- reduce to bankruptcy
- deprive of virginity
- destroy completely; damage irreparably
Examples
- "they explored several Roman ruins"
- "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
- "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
- "The country lay ruined after the war"
- "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
- "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
- "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
- "you have brought ruin on this entire family"