Synonyms: laying waste, wrecking, ruin, ruination, ruining
Definition: destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Similar words: devastation, destruction
Definition: the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Synonyms: ruin
Definition: a ruined building
Usage: they explored several Roman ruins
Similar words: building, edifice
Definition: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Usage: there was a three-story building on the corner; it was an imposing edifice
Synonyms: ruin, ruination, downfall
Definition: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Similar words: failure
Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
Usage: the surprise party was a complete failure
Definition: an event that results in destruction
Similar words: demolition, destruction, wipeout
Definition: an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
Synonyms: dilapidation, ruin
Definition: the process of becoming dilapidated
Similar words: decay
Definition: the process of gradually becoming inferior
Definition: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
Usage: you have brought ruin on this entire family
Similar words: devastation, desolation
Definition: the state of being decayed or destroyed
Synonyms: ruin
Definition: fall into ruin
Similar words: dilapidate, crumble, decay
Definition: fall into decay or ruin
Usage: The unoccupied house started to decay
Definition: deprive of virginity
Usage: This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village
Similar words: copulate, couple, pair, mate
Definition: engage in sexual intercourse
Usage: Birds mate in the Spring
Synonyms: ruin
Definition: reduce to ruins
Usage: The country lay ruined after the war
Similar words: desolate, devastate, scourge, lay waste to, ravage, waste
Definition: cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
Usage: The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
Synonyms: bankrupt, break, smash, ruin
Definition: reduce to bankruptcy
Usage: My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!; The slump in the financial markets smashed him
Similar words: impoverish
Definition: make poor
Synonyms: ruin
Definition: destroy or cause to fail
Usage: This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
Similar words: spoil, scotch, queer, thwart, bilk, baffle, foil, frustrate, cross
Definition: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Usage: What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent