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ruined

The correct spelling is ruined.

How to pronounce ruined

/ɹuːnd/
verb

IPA: /ɹuːnd/

Say it like: Rui-ned

The correct spelling is ruined. To cause the fiscal ruin of. For example: "With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"

Usage Examples

With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!

He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.

The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause the fiscal ruin of.
  2. 2.To destroy or make something no longer usable.
  3. 3.To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
  4. 4.To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
  5. 5.To make something less enjoyable or likeable.

adjective

  1. 1.Incapacitated by drugs or alcohol

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