ruining Meaning & Definition
What Does Ruining Mean?
Ruining is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of ruin. As a noun, it means The act or process by which something is ruined.
Ruining at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ruination, ruin and wrecking |
| Antonyms | build, construct and found |
| Plural | ruinings |
Ruining Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of ruin
Ruining as a Noun
- The act or process by which something is ruined.
Verb
- To cause the fiscal ruin of.
With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!
- To destroy or make something no longer usable.
He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.
- To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
The crooked stockbroker's fraudulent scheme ruined dozens of victims; some investors lost their life savings and even their houses.
- To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation.
- To make something less enjoyable or likeable.
I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me.
- To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
- To fall into a state of decay.
- To seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of.
The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls.
Synonyms of Ruining
Ruining synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ruining
Ruining in a Sentence
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.
My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation.
I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me.
The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls.
Word Forms & Grammar
ruining
ruining (plural ruinings)
Ruining: Your Questions Answered
Is ruining a verb or a noun?
Ruining is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for ruining?
You can replace ruining with words such as ruination, ruin and wrecking. See the full list of ruining synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ruining?
The plural of ruining is ruinings.