Definitions for ruin

(an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family")

(a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins")

(the process of becoming dilapidated)

(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)

(destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up")

(destroy or cause to fail; "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election")

(reduce to bankruptcy; "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him")

(reduce to ruins; "The country lay ruined after the war")

(deprive of virginity; "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village")

(fall into ruin)