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ruin

verb

/ˈruːɪn/

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

destroy, devastate, wreck, spoil

build, repair, restore, fix

ruin plans, ruin reputation, ruin relationship, completely ruin

to present and explain in detail

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

to make changes to improve or correct something

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress