ruination

Definition of Ruination in English :

1. ruin, ruination

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

Example Sentences:
'you have brought ruin on this entire family'

2. ruin, ruination

an event that results in destruction

3. downfall, ruin, ruination

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ruination

noun

1.

the act of ruining or the state of being ruined

2.

something that causes ruin

noun

1.

a ruining or being ruined

2.

anything that ruins or causes ruin

n.

1. The act of ruining or the condition of being ruined.

2. A cause of ruin.