Ruination Synonyms

ro͝oə-nāshən
The act of destroying or state of being destroyed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ruin
  2. bane
  3. destruction
  4. devastation
  5. havoc
  6. undoing
  7. wrack
  8. wreck
  9. wreckage
Something that causes total loss or severe impairment, as of one's health, fortune, honor, or hopes
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ruin
  2. downfall
  3. bane
  4. destroyer
  5. destruction
  6. laying-waste
  7. undoing
  8. wrecker
  9. ruining
  10. wrecking

Words Related to Ruination

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Ruination Sentence Examples

  • He was greatly feared, because he could bring ruination upon anyone for the smallest slight to his honor.

  • The unprecedented rise of competition between the monopolies is leading to the ruination of the economy at home.

  • Watch out for the economic ruination of Spain, I wonder how Max will explain that, with yet more Socialist cut and pastes?

  • Is there no end to these people that will cause the ruination of the human race given half a chance?

  • Hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes are unavoidable, and even with the best planning, they can mean complete ruination of your home and its content.