Ruin

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NOUN

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

a ruined building

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

VERB

destroy completely

destroy or cause to fail

reduce to bankruptcy

reduce to ruins

deprive of virginity

fall into ruin

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