ruin

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ru-in (2)
English Definition

Reduce a building or place to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration.

Example Sentence

The rain ruined our picnic plans.

US IPA /ˈruːɪn/
UK IPA /ˈruːɪn/

Synonyms

destroy wreck spoil devastate demolish

Antonyms

build restore create save