RUINATION

downfall, ruin, ruination

(noun) failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

ruin, ruination

(noun) an event that results in destruction

ruin, ruination

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ruination (countable and uncountable, plural ruinations)

The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.

The act of ruining or wrecking.

The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.

A loss of reputation.

Synonyms

• (act of ruining): destruction, wrecking

Synonyms

• (act of ruining): foundation, construction, building

Anagrams

• urination

Source: Wiktionary


Ru`in*a"tion, n. Etym: [LL. ruinatio.]

Definition: The act of ruining, or the state of being ruined.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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