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(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

Example: The monastery has fallen into ruin.

Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

Example: Gambling has been the ruin of many.

A fall or tumble.

To cause the fiscal ruin of.

Example: With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!

To destroy or make something no longer usable.

Example: He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.

To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

Example: The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses.

To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.

Example: My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation.