CEFR B1

ruining

verb (present participle)

Meaning

The act of severely damaging or destroying something, making it unfit for use or enjoyment.

Examples

The constant criticism was slowly ruining her confidence.
He worried about the pollution ruining the pristine lake.

Synonyms: damaging, destroying, spoiling, wrecking, devastating

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ruining (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/

Definition

The act of severely damaging or destroying something, making it unfit for use or enjoyment.

Examples

The constant criticism was slowly ruining her confidence.
He worried about the pollution ruining the pristine lake.
The unexpected technical glitch ended up ruining the entire presentation.

How to Use ruining

ruining for (prepositional phrase): Making something unpleasant for someone. — "His constant complaining is ruining the trip for everyone."
ruining by (prepositional phrase): Damaging something through a specific action. — "She was ruining her eyesight by reading in the dark."

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