ruin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|sometimes|in the plural}} The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.
4. The act of ruining something.
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[fall]] or [[tumble]].
6. A change that [[destroy]]s or [[defeat]]s something; [[destruction]]; [[overthrow]].
7. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Complete financial loss; [[bankruptcy]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause the fiscal ruin of; to [[bankrupt]] or drive out of business.
2. To [[destroy]] or [[render]] something no longer [[usable]] or [[operable]].
3. To [[destroy]] (e.g. a city) so as to leave ruins.
4. To [[upset]] or [[overturn]] the [[plans]] or [[progress]] of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
5. To make something less [[enjoyable]] or [[likeable]].
6. {{lb|en|BDSM}} To make (someone) have a [[ruined orgasm]].
7. To [[reveal]] the ending of (a story); to [[spoil]].
8. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To fall into a state of [[decay]].
9. {{lb|en|transitive|historical}} To [[seduce]] or [[debauch]], and thus harm the social standing of.

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