ruined (B1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈruːɪn/

Definition

To damage something so badly that it is destroyed or cannot be repaired.

Examples

• The storm threatened to ruin their vacation plans.

• His reputation was ruined by the scandal.

• Years of pollution have ruined the river.

How to Use ruined

ruin for (prepositional phrase)

To spoil an experience or opportunity for someone. — "Don't tell me the ending, you'll ruin it for me!"

ruin something (collocation)

To damage or destroy something. — "The floodwaters threatened to ruin the crops."

Synonyms of ruined

Words with a similar meaning to ruined:

• damage
• spoil
• destroy
• demolish

Antonyms of ruined

Words with the opposite meaning to ruined:

• build
• restore

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