ruins

Noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
• a ruined building
  • "they explored several Roman ruins"
• the process of becoming dilapidated
• 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
• plural of ruin

Verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably
• destroy or cause to fail
• reduce to bankruptcy
• reduce to ruins
• deprive of virginity
• fall into ruin
• third-person singular simple present indicative of ruin

Synonyms

bankrupt, break, deflower, destroy, dilapidation, downfall, laying waste, ruin, ruination, ruining, smash, wrecking