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'ruin' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'ruin' with 20 example sentences.


ruin noun

: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

: a ruined building

: the process of becoming dilapidated

: an event that results in destruction

: failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

: destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

ruin verb

: destroy completely; damage irreparably

: destroy or cause to fail

: reduce to bankruptcy

: reduce to ruins

: deprive of virginity

: fall into ruin


  • I'm sorry I ruined your wedding.
  • My ex wants to ruin my new relationship.
  • I won't allow you to ruin your life.
  • Everything is ruined because of you.
  • The city was in ruins.
  • You're going to ruin your eyes.
  • The detectives walked through charred ruins of the factory.
  • The bad weather ruined our plans.
  • That could literally ruin my life.
  • Do you really think this will ruin my reputation?
  • His image is completely ruined.
  • Why are you ruining my life?
  • That incident ruined the moment.
  • The cat ruined my sofa.
  • Jason was caught in the rain and ruined his new suit.
  • This scandal will likely ruin your chances of being elected.
  • You've ruined my chances of becoming popular.
  • The person on the left ruins the balance of the picture.
  • Wear socks or you'll ruin your shoes.
  • They found a mysterious city in ruins in the desert.
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