ruine

Definitions of ruine
  1. noun
    something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
    synonyms: épave
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    type of:
    recul, régression
    a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
  2. noun
    an event that results in destruction
    synonyms: dégénérescence
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    type of:
    démolition
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  3. noun
    the destruction or collapse of something
    synonyms: détérioration
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    type of:
    démolition
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  4. noun
    a ruined building
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    type of:
    bâtiment, construction, édifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
  5. noun
    the process of becoming dilapidated
    synonyms: dégénérescence
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    type of:
    corruption, décadence, déchéance
    the process of gradually becoming inferior
  6. noun
    destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
    synonyms: destruction, dégénérescence
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    type of:
    destruction, dévastation, ravage
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
  7. noun
    the state of being decayed or destroyed
    synonyms: désolation, dévastation
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    types:
    rouille
    a state or condition being blighted
    type of:
    affaiblissement
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength
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