ruinate Synonyms

ruinate Meaning

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ruinate (v. t.)

To demolish; to subvert; to destroy; to reduce to poverty; to ruin.

To cause to fall; to cast down.

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ruinate (v. i.)

To fall; to tumble.

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ruinate (a.)

Involved in ruin; ruined.

ruinate Sentence Examples

  1. The reckless spending habits of the young couple ruined their financial future.
  2. The floodwaters ravaged the city, ruining homes and businesses alike.
  3. The harsh criticism from her boss shattered her confidence and ruined her morale.
  4. The careless mistake in the chemical formula ruined the entire experiment.
  5. The betrayal of her best friend irreparably ruined their relationship.
  6. The fire spread rapidly, ruining the historic building and all its contents.
  7. The faulty machinery ruined the production line, causing extensive financial losses.
  8. The rumors and gossip ruined her reputation, making it difficult to find employment.
  9. The reckless driving of the drunk driver ruined the lives of the victims and their families.
  10. The neglect of the garden ruined the once-vibrant flowers, leaving only wilted and lifeless plants.

FAQs About the word ruinate

To demolish; to subvert; to destroy; to reduce to poverty; to ruin., To cause to fall; to cast down., To fall; to tumble., Involved in ruin; ruined.

devastated, wiped out, pulverized, damaged,destroyed, demolished, wrecked, ruined, imploded, obliterated

fixed,unbroken, fixed, reconstructed, repaired, unbroken, reconstructed, repaired, patched, patched

The reckless spending habits of the young couple ruined their financial future.

The floodwaters ravaged the city, ruining homes and businesses alike.

The harsh criticism from her boss shattered her confidence and ruined her morale.

The careless mistake in the chemical formula ruined the entire experiment.