Definition of ruins

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • ruins is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • ruins is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • ruins is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of ruins


  • deprive of virginity (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. deflower
  • an event that results in destruction (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ruination
  • an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction (noun)

    Examples

    1. you have brought ruin on this entire family

    Synonyms

    1. ruination
  • failure that results in a loss of position or reputation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. downfall
    2. ruination
  • destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. laying waste
    2. ruination
    3. ruining
    4. wrecking
  • the process of becoming dilapidated (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dilapidation
  • destroy completely; damage irreparably (verb)

    Examples

    1. You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
    2. The tears ruined her make-up

    Synonyms

    1. destroy
  • reduce to bankruptcy (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bankrupt
    2. break
    3. smash
  • a ruined building (noun)

    Examples

    1. they explored several Roman ruins
  • destroy or cause to fail (verb)

    Examples

    1. This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election
  • fall into ruin (verb)
  • reduce to ruins (verb)

    Examples

    1. The country lay ruined after the war

See definition of ruins in Merriam Webster