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ruining
Ruining (noun) means the act or process of destroying or spoiling something. Example: “Constant complaints were ruining the mood of the whole trip.”
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The act or process of destroying or spoiling something.
"Constant complaints were ruining the mood of the whole trip."
"The ruining of the old bridge by the flood saddened the whole village."
"Careless handling led to the ruining of a very beautiful vase."
How to use ruining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of wrecking or spoiling something.
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What does “ruining” mean?
The word “ruining” means the act or process of destroying or spoiling something. In plain terms, the ongoing act of wrecking or spoiling something.
How do you use “ruining” in a sentence?
Here is “ruining” used in a sentence: “Constant complaints were ruining the mood of the whole trip.”
What part of speech is “ruining”?
“Ruining” is a noun.
Is “ruining” a common word?
“Ruining” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between ruining and damaging something?
Ruining implies destroying or spoiling something so thoroughly that it can no longer serve its purpose, while damaging suggests harm that may still leave the thing partly usable or repairable. Something damaged can often be fixed, but something ruined typically cannot.
What is the difference between ruining and wasting something?
Ruining refers to destroying or spoiling something's quality or condition, while wasting refers to using something inefficiently or without benefit, such as wasting time or resources. A ruined meal has been spoiled in preparation, whereas a wasted meal was simply not eaten.
Can ruining be used for both physical objects and abstract things?
Yes, ruining applies equally to physical objects, such as ruining a piece of clothing, and to abstract things, such as ruining a reputation or a mood. In both cases it describes the process of destroying or spoiling something's value or condition.
