ruination

/ˌruɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of destroying something completely; the state of being destroyed.
    • The ruination of the forest was caused by the wildfire.
    • The storm brought ruination to the coastal town.
    • Gambling led to his financial ruination.
  2. Something that causes destruction or downfall.
    • Her jealousy became the ruination of their friendship.
    • The leaky roof was the ruination of the old house.
    • That bad habit was the ruination of his health.
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