Ruination — Definition & Meaning

What does ruination mean?

noun

The state of being ruined or destroyed; a state of complete destruction or decay. A person or thing that causes someone or something to be ruined or destroyed.

Example

"The once beautiful mansion fell into ruination after years of neglect."

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Words that share this root

ruin ruinous ruiner ruination

What's another word for ruination?

destruction devastation decay collapse demolition downfall

What's the opposite of ruination?

preservation restoration renewal

Rhymes with ruination

annihilation destruction education relation