RUINATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

ruinations

noun

plural of ruination

as in downfalls

something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life neglect and indifference have proved to be the ruination of more than one marriage

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as in devastations

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless although this is a setback, it isn't complete ruination for the company

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Noun

But the Explorer’s acceleration is loud, prompting one of the vehicle’s few engine downfalls.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
What appears to be a series of dramatic personal downfalls is in fact part of a broader pattern shaped by the country’s political system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026

Definition of downfalls

Noun

Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025

Definition of undoings

Noun

Somebody could also theoretically nominate Crown Center for local historic status, which could allow the Historic Preservation Commission to delay demolitions for up to three years.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
McMahon said seven office buildings are planned for redevelopment with the potential to create more than 750 residential units, with some demolitions likely.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026

Definition of demolitions

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The production used cliff-top industrial ruins, working harbor settings and historic churches around Cornwall to build its atmosphere.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
The archeological ruins of the Villa of Tiberius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 17 to 42 CE, were long rumored to lie somewhere between Rome and Naples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ruins

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The project supports countries that are trying to deliver Target 4 of the CBD Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which calls for governments around the world to halt extinctions and improve the conservation status of endangered species.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Environmental organizations have decried the change as a complete gutting that will rapidly accelerate extinctions, and have sued in federal court.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of extinctions

Noun

Crews were finally able to get to the site Saturday to confirm the deaths.

— Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Because of safe, effective immunizations, most Americans do not remember vaccine preventable deaths and have never known anyone disabled from illnesses like smallpox, measles, rubella, whooping cough, or polio.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

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