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ruin
/ˈruːɪn/ verb [T] Definition
› to spoil something severely or destroy it:
Huge modern hotels are ruining this once unspoilt coastline.
His frequent lateness has ruined his chances for a promotion.
› to cause a person or company to lose all their money or their reputation:
Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.
If there's a scandal, I'll be ruined!
(Definition of ruin verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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