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ruin

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ.ʁu.'i.nɐ/ar·ru·i·na

Definition

1

To reduce to ruins; to destroy completely; to cause financial bankruptcy.

Usage examples

The scandal ruined his political career.
Heavy debts ruined the small business.

Common combinations

to ruin the economyto ruin one's healthto ruin plans