verb (past participle) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The foul smell was ruining the atmosphere of the entire neighborhood.

Definition:causing the atmosphere to become unpleasant or ruined.

From ruining the atmosphere

Example:By accepting bribes, he was ruining his reputation in the community.

Definition:causing your reputation to become damaged or destroyed.

From ruining your reputation

Example:The lightning strike ruined the plane, requiring major repairs.

Definition:causing significant damage that affects the functionality of the plane.

From ruining the plane

Example:Negotiations were ruined when one party suddenly changed its terms last minute.

Definition:causing the deal to fail or be impossible to complete.

From ruining the deal

Example:His constant boasting ruined the party, making everyone else feel left out and jealous.

Definition:causing the party to become unpleasant or ruined.

From ruining the party

Example:The pollution from the factory was ruining the surroundings of the small village.

Definition:causing the environment to become ruined or damaged.

From ruining the surroundings

Example:The weather ruined the vacation, making it impossible to enjoy any outdoor activities.

Definition:causing the vacation to become ruined or spoiled.

From ruining the vacation

Example:He ruined the story by accidentally revealing the twist in the middle of the film.

Definition:unintentionally revealing details that spoil the story’s suspense or enjoyment.

From ruining the story

Example:The chef ruined the meal when he accidentally put salt instead of sugar in the dessert.

Definition:causing the meal to become ruined or unacceptable.

From ruining the meal

Example:His constant interruptions are ruining the effect of my presentation.

Definition:causing the intended effect to be lost or ruined.

From ruining the effect