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

Etymology

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.