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Ruining Ruin Damage Badly Loses Pleasure Make Somebody/Something

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To damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc. To make somebody/something lose all their money, their position, etc.
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job.
Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.
Olivia was ruining her health through worry.
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

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