Associations to the word «Ruination»

Wiktionary

RUINATION, noun. The state of being ruined, a state of devastation or destruction.
RUINATION, noun. The act of ruining or wrecking.
RUINATION, noun. The cause of being ruined, destroyed or lost.
RUINATION, noun. A loss of reputation.

Dictionary definition

RUINATION, noun. An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family".
RUINATION, noun. An event that results in destruction.
RUINATION, noun. Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation.
RUINATION, noun. Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca