Noun Definition

ruin

1.Definition: a ruined building

"They explored several Roman ruins"

Category: Objects

2.Definition: an event that results in destruction

Related Noun(s):ruination

Category: General

3.Definition: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

"You have brought ruin on this entire family"

Related Noun(s):ruination

Category: General

4.Definition: destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

Related Noun(s):ruination

Category: General

5.Definition: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

Related Noun(s):downfall, ruination

Category: General

6.Definition: the process of becoming dilapidated

Related Noun(s):dilapidation

Category: General