ruin

(noun) an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction. Synonyms: ruination. Examples: "You have brought ruin on this entire family."

(noun) a ruined building. Examples: "They explored several roman ruins."

(noun) the process of becoming dilapidated. Synonyms: dilapidation.

(noun) an event that results in destruction. Synonyms: ruination.

(noun) failure that results in a loss of position or reputation. Synonyms: downfall, ruination.

(noun) destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined. Synonyms: laying waste, ruining, ruination, wrecking.

(verb) destroy completely; damage irreparably. Synonyms: destroy. Examples: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!." "The tears ruined her make-up."

(verb) destroy or cause to fail. Examples: "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election."

(verb) reduce to bankruptcy. Synonyms: bankrupt, break, smash. Examples: "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!." "The slump in the financial markets smashed him."

(verb) reduce to ruins. Examples: "The country lay ruined after the war."

(verb) deprive of virginity. Synonyms: deflower. Examples: "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village."

(verb) fall into ruin.