ruin
Definitions
Noun
- An irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
- A ruined building
- The process of becoming dilapidated
- An event that results in destruction
- Failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
- Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Verb
- Destroy completely; damage irreparably
- Destroy or cause to fail
- Reduce to bankruptcy
- Reduce to ruins
- Deprive of virginity
- Fall into ruin
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "ruin".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "ruin".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ryan | 2 | 15 |
| 2 | arlen | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | bryan | 2 | 12 |
| 4 | organ | 2 | 12 |
| 5 | brian | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | arden | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | arson | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | orphan | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | aerien | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | airman | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | arian | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | arjun | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | arman | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | armen | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | armin | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | armon | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | arwen | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | aryan | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | breon | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | brion | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | bryen | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | bryon | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | cryan | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | draughon | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | drohan | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | ehrman | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | ehrmann | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | eiermann | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | frewen | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | irian | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | orban | 2 | 0 |
| 32 | orben | 2 | 0 |
| 33 | orion | 3 | 0 |
| 34 | orlan | 2 | 0 |
| 35 | orman | 2 | 0 |
| 36 | orson | 2 | 0 |
| 37 | orten | 2 | 0 |
| 38 | orton | 2 | 0 |
| 39 | rauen | 2 | 0 |
| 40 | rayon | 2 | 0 |
| 41 | rijn | 2 | 0 |
| 42 | rion | 2 | 0 |
| 43 | rohan | 2 | 0 |
| 44 | rowan | 2 | 0 |
| 45 | ryen | 2 | 0 |
| 46 | ryon | 2 | 0 |
| 47 | treon | 2 | 0 |
| 48 | troyan | 2 | 0 |
| 49 | tryon | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "ruin".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "ruin" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "ruin" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "ruin" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "ruin".
Results:
Term
Definitions: 12
Fragments: 15
Sound Alikes: 49
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 20
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Patriots 20, Steelers 3: Offensive struggles won’t ‘ruin’ Vrabel’s Sunday, but Maye isn’t content
Sep 21, 2026 UnionLeader.com
Sep 21, 2026 UnionLeader.com
Asking Eric: My cheapskate husband is going to ruin the kitchen remodel
Aug 16, 2026 sun-sentinel.com
Aug 16, 2026 sun-sentinel.com
USC’s football success ‘ruined me,’ former coach Pete Carroll says. Inside its rise and fall
Sep 22, 2026 Los Angeles Times
Sep 22, 2026 Los Angeles Times
The dual failure: How Conservatives and Labour inherited—and deepened—Britain’s ruin
Sep 21, 2026 Middle East Monitor
Sep 21, 2026 Middle East Monitor

