Ruiner: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruiner

 

[ ˈruːɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who spoils or ruins something.

Synonyms

destroyer, spoiler, wrecker

Examples of usage

  • He is such a ruiner, always causing trouble.
  • Don't invite him to the party, he's a real ruiner.
Context #2 | Noun

situation

Something that causes destruction or damage.

Synonyms

catastrophe, disaster, downfall

Examples of usage

  • The storm was a real ruiner for our picnic plans.
  • The power outage was a ruiner for the event.
Context #3 | Noun

object

An object or tool that causes damage or destruction.

Synonyms

damaging object, destructive tool, negative element

Examples of usage

  • The weapon was used as a ruiner in the crime scene.
  • The virus was the ruiner of the computer system.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruiner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arruinador

🇮🇳 बर्बाद करने वाला

🇩🇪 Zerstörer

🇮🇩 penghancur

🇺🇦 руйнівник

🇵🇱 niszczyciel

🇯🇵 破壊者

🇫🇷 détruiseur

🇪🇸 destructor

🇹🇷 yıkıcı

🇰🇷 파괴자

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 ničitel

🇸🇰 ničiteľ

🇨🇳 破坏者

🇸🇮 uničevalec

🇮🇸 eyðileggjandi

🇰🇿 бүлдіргіш

🇬🇪 დამანგრეველი

🇦🇿 məhvedicisi

🇲🇽 destructor

Word origin

The word 'ruiner' originated from the verb 'ruin', which comes from the Old French word 'ruine' and the Latin word 'ruina'. The concept of something or someone being a 'ruiner' has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history, often associated with destruction, damage, or downfall.

See also: ruin, ruination, ruined, ruining, ruinous, ruins.