ruination

/ˈruəˌneɪʃən/

Definitions of ruination

1. noun

   destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
   synonyms: laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking

   type of:

   destruction, devastation

   the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
2. noun

   an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
   synonyms: ruin

   type of:

   desolation, devastation

   the state of being decayed or destroyed
3. noun

   an event that results in destruction
   synonyms: ruin

   types:

   desolation, devastation

   an event that results in total destruction

   shipwreck

   an irretrievable loss

   type of:

   demolition, destruction, wipeout

   an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
4. noun

   failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   synonyms: downfall, ruin

   types:

   finish

   the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)

   type of:

   failure

   an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose