# ruining

Pronunciation: say "ROO-in-ing" /ˈɹuː.ɪn.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of ruin. — present participle and gerund of ruin
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of ruin. Use this form when something is being destroyed right now.
   - _The flood is slowly ruining the old wooden floors._
   - _Critics accused the developer of ruining the historic neighborhood._

## Noun

2. The act or process by which something is destroyed or badly damaged.
   - Simple: The act of destroying or badly damaging something.
   - _The gradual ruining of the coastline alarmed local residents._
   - _Years of neglect led to the ruining of the once-grand mansion._

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