Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruinate
verb
ˈruː.ɪ.neɪt

Definition
to bring to ruin; to destroy completely.

Examples
- The constant delays and mismanagement began to ruinate the project’s reputation.
- His reckless spending could eventually ruinate his financial stability.

Meaning
To cause a state of total destruction or disrepair, often used in the context of ruining a situation or a person’s prospects.

Synonyms
- destroy
- wreck
- devastate
- ruin
- spoil