How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
ruin — n Ruin, havoc, devastation, destruction are comparable when they mean the bringing about of disaster or what is left by a disaster. They are general terms which do not definitely indicate the cause or the effect yet suggest the kind of force… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Ruin — Ru in, n. [OE. ruine, F. ruine, fr. L. ruina, fr. ruere, rutum, to fall with violence, to rush or tumble down.] 1. The act of falling or tumbling down; fall. [Obs.] His ruin startled the other steeds. Chapman. [1913 Webster] 2. Such a change of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ruin — [ro͞o′ən] n. [ME ruine < OFr < L ruina < ruere, to fall, hurl to the ground < IE * ereu < base * er , to set in motion, erect > RUN, RISE] 1. Archaic a falling down, as of a building, wall, etc. 2. [pl.] the remains of a fallen… … English World dictionary
Ruin — Ru in, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ruined};p. pr. & vb. n. {Ruining}.] [Cf. F. ruiner, LL. ruinare. See {Ruin}, n.] To bring to ruin; to cause to fall to pieces and decay; to make to perish; to bring to destruction; to bring to poverty or bankruptcy; to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ruin — Ru in, v. i. To fall to ruins; to go to ruin; to become decayed or dilapidated; to perish. [R.] [1913 Webster] Though he his house of polished marble build, Yet shall it ruin like the moth s frail cell. Sandys. [1913 Webster] If we are idle, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ruin — Sm Zustand der Vernichtung erw. fremd. Erkennbar fremd (17. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus frz. ruine, dieses aus l. ruīna Zusammensturz, Trümmer ; Ruine. Verb: ruinieren; Adjektiv: ruinös. Ebenso nndl. ruïne, ne. ruin, nschw. ruin, nnorw. ruin … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
ruin — adjetivo 1. (antepuesto / pospuesto) Uso/registro: elevado. Que es malvado y despreciable: Alicia es una persona ruin. Alberto me ha escrito una carta ruin. Tus ruines palabras se me quedaron grabadas en la memoria. 2. Uso/registro: elevado. Que… … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
ruin — RUÍN s.m. Plantă erbacee cu tulpina acoperită de peri, cu frunze opuse, lucioase şi cu flori liliachii, roşietice sau albe, dispuse în capitule sferice la vârful lujerilor (Succisa pratensis). – cf. scr. r u j a n . Trimis de LauraGellner,… … Dicționar Român
ruin — [n] situation of devastation atrophy, bane, bankruptcy, bath, breakdown, collapse, confusion, crackup, crash, crumbling, damage, decay, defeat, degeneracy, degeneration, demolition, destitution, destruction, deterioration, dilapidation,… … New thesaurus
Ruin — »Zusammenbruch, Zerrüttung, Untergang«: Das seit dem 17. Jh. bezeugte »Ruin« ist identisch mit dem seit dem 16. Jh. bezeugten Ruine »zerfallenes Bauwerk, Trümmer«, übertragen auch »Wrack, hinfälliger Mensch«. Beide sind aus gleichbed. frz. ruine… … Das Herkunftswörterbuch
Ruin — [Aufbauwortschatz (Rating 1500 3200)] Auch: • Untergang • ruinieren • zugrunde richten Bsp.: • Der Verlust seiner Arbeit bedeutete für ihn den Ruin … Deutsch Wörterbuch
