ruin
ruina
definition
verb
a ruined castle
reduce (a building or place) to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration.
carriages go ruining over the brink from time to time
fall headlong or with a crash.
noun
a large white house falling into gentle ruin
the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.
translation of 'ruin'
verb
perder,
malograr,
asolar,
arruinar,
estropear,
estragar
noun
estrago,
arruinamiento,
perdición,
ruina
example
The human figure is reduced to anonymity in the seemingly endless vista of 'ruin' and devastation.
they don't know how to say no, and that's been their 'ruin'
After the destruction and 'ruin' of the war years, and the climate of nationalism which preceded them, many hoped for a new model of political co-operation in Europe.
Ineffective strategic management can bankrupt companies and 'ruin' the careers of chief executives.
a large white house falling into gentle 'ruin'
The others followed my lead, and tossed their torches as they rode away from the fire, away from the destruction and 'ruin' .
Mr Fleetwood justifiably said that this was a devastating claim to make against a private individual and one which would spell personal 'ruin' for Mr James.
The project has encountered some objections prompted by concerns that the extension and alterations will 'ruin' the listed building's image.
But other than that, if you get sick, you're in danger of financial 'ruin' .
the church is a 'ruin' now
A heartbroken North Yorkshire couple told today how they face 'ruin' after losing a legal battle for compensation after their retirement dream turned into a nightmare.
Doors and windows are constantly falling out and the place is falling to 'ruin' before their very eyes.
Ñusta fell in love with this man, but that was her 'ruin' .
He orders the young man not to look at him either because as client or director this would 'ruin' the effect he wants to achieve.
the financial cost could mean 'ruin'
In several European countries, the poultry industry appears to be in imminent danger of 'ruin' .
He whispered in her ear, grabbing her hand in his and pulling her away from the devastation and 'ruin' of the once lush and beautiful land Elena knew as home.
The treasures of the past most at risk of falling into 'ruin' are revealed in a comprehensive register.
Two successive bad harvests brought the risk of 'ruin' .
The book contains a vigorous satire on the abuses of the old court of Chancery, the delays and costs of which brought misery and 'ruin' on its suitors.
Russian poetry tended to the apocalyptic and visionary rather than preoccupation with the blood and 'ruin' of the real war.
Even so, I did not leave the young, brown-haired man in complete despair and 'ruin' .
The wreck and 'ruin' of the old forest was put in order, shattered trees made whole, tender grasses covering the tortured land.
the 'ruin' and heartbreak wrought by alcohol, divorce, and violence
The court was told that he faced financial 'ruin' in relation to the costs of a libel action he had taken out against the Sunday Times.
the 'ruin' and heartbreak wrought by alcohol, divorce, and violence
The dozens of sports that set down this weekend left a wake of destruction and 'ruin' .
It began as an ambitious scheme to establish a Scottish colony in Panama, but ended in loss of life and financial 'ruin' .
He claimed the lighting and netting would 'ruin' residents' views of Canary Wharf, and that nature groups believed owls nesting nearby would disappear.
Farmers face financial disaster after freak rain storms thrashed crops into muddy 'ruin' .
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