What is the meaning of ruination?

An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction.
- usage: "you have brought ruin on this entire family"
- synonyms: ruin
An event that results in destruction.
- synonyms: ruin
Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
- synonyms: downfall, ruin
Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.
- synonyms: laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking

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