ruin (
http://definr.com/ruin)
n 1: the state of being decayed or destroyed [syn:
devastation,
desolation]
2: a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins"
3: the process of becoming dilapidated [syn:
dilapidation]
4: an event that results in destruction [syn:
ruination]
5: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
[syn:
downfall,
ruination]
6: destruction achieved by wrecking something [syn: {laying
waste},
ruining,
ruination,
wrecking]
v 1: destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my
car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined
her make-up" [syn:
destroy]
2: destroy or cause to fail: "This behavior will ruin your
chances of winning the election"
3: reduce to bankruptcy; "My daughter's fancy wedding is going
to break me!" [syn:
bankrupt,
break]
4: reduce to ruins; "The country lay ruined after the war"