ruin
Translation
to spoil, to destroy, to wreck
Examples
The rain ruined our plans.
The rain ruined our plans.
The scandal ruined his career.
The scandal ruined his career.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to spoil or destroy (sth.) The rain ruined our plans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destroy, spoil, wreck; Antonyms: build, create, repair
Etymology
From Latin 'ruina' meaning 'a falling down, collapse'.
Memory Tips
Imagine rain 'ruining' a picnic. 'Ruin' can also be a noun: 'the ruins of a castle'.