ruination

Plural: ruinations

Noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
• an event that results in destruction
• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
• The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.
• The act of ruining or wrecking.
• The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.
• A loss of reputation.

Synonyms

downfall, laying waste, ruin, ruining, wrecking, destruction

Antonyms

building, construction, foundation

Related Words

ruin, ruinate, ruining