ruin

Definitions

1. noun

   The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

   Examples

   • The Veian and the Gabian towirs shall fall, / And one promiscuous ruin cover all; / Nor, after length of years, a stone betray / The place where once the very ruins lay.
   • The labour of a day will not build up a virtuous habit on the ruins of an old and vicious character.
2. noun

   The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

   Example

   • The monastery has fallen into ruin.
3. noun

   Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

   Examples

   • Gambling has been the ruin of many.
   • The errors of young men are the ruin of business.
4. noun

   The act of ruining something.

   ≈wreckage
5. noun

   A fall or tumble.

   Example

   • His ruin startled th’ other steeds.
6. noun

   A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.

   Examples

   • the ruin of a ship or an army
   • the ruin of a constitution or a government
7. noun

   Complete financial loss or bankruptcy.

8. noun

   Clipping of ruined orgasm

   ≈wreckage