ruining

/ˈruːɪnɪŋ/
verb
  1. To damage something so badly that it loses all value, strength, or usefulness.
    • The heavy rain is ruining our picnic plans.
    • The scandal is ruining the company's reputation.
    • He is ruining his health by eating too much junk food.
  2. To cause someone to lose all their money or financial resources.
    • The bad investment is ruining the family's savings.
    • Gambling is ruining many people's lives.
    • The lawsuit is ruining the small business owner.
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noun
  1. The act or process of causing destruction or loss.
    • The ruining of the ancient temple was a tragedy.
    • The ruining of the environment is a global concern.
    • We watched the slow ruining of the old house over the years.