ruins
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Is ruins a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle Yes
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of ruins?
Definition
noun (English)
1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destructionExamples: "you have brought ruin on this entire family"Synonyms: ruin, ruination
2. a ruined buildingExamples: "they explored several Roman ruins"Synonyms: ruin
3. the process of becoming dilapidatedSynonyms: dilapidation, ruin
4. an event that results in destructionSynonyms: ruin, ruination
5. failure that results in a loss of position or reputationSynonyms: downfall, ruin, ruination
6. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruinedSynonyms: laying waste, ruin, ruination, ruining, wrecking
verb (English)
1. destroy completely; damage irreparablyExamples: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"Synonyms: destroy, ruin
2. destroy or cause to failExamples: "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"Synonyms: ruin
3. reduce to bankruptcyExamples: "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"Synonyms: bankrupt, break, ruin, smash
4. reduce to ruinsExamples: "The country lay ruined after the war"Synonyms: ruin
5. deprive of virginityExamples: "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"Synonyms: deflower, ruin
6. fall into ruinSynonyms: ruin
Definition source: Wiktionary