Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Ruins.
How to pronounce ruins:
US
Ruins - as a noun
An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
Example: "You have brought ruin on this entire family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruination9A ruined building
Example: "They explored several roman ruins"
An event that results in destruction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruination9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demolition13destruction14wipeout12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
downfall15ruination9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laying wasteruination9ruining8wrecking18Ruins - as a verb
Destroy completely; damage irreparably
Example: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destroy11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Destroy or cause to fail
Example: "This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
baffle14bilk10cross7foil7frustrate12scotch13spoil7thwart12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce to bankruptcy
Example: "My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bankrupt16break11smash10Reduce to ruins
Example: "The country lay ruined after the war"
Deprive of virginity
Example: "This dirty old man deflowered several young girls in the village"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflower15Fall into ruin
Example Sentences
"Exploring ancient ruins is a fascinating adventure."
"The ruins of the old castle are a popular tourist attraction."
"Time and weather have eroded the ruins of the abandoned village."
"Archaeologists are studying the ruins to learn about the ancient civilization."
"The ruins of the temple were discovered during an excavation."
Word Game Points
Is RUINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is RUINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is RUINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruins is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
