· an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
Synonym(s): ruin
Hypernym(s): devastation, desolation
· an event that results in destruction
Synonym(s): ruin
Hypernym(s): destruction, demolition, wipeout
· failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Hypernym(s): failure
· destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Synonym(s): laying_waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking
Hypernym(s): destruction, devastation