ruining

3 definitions • 4 examples

present participle of

to spoil or destroy something completely:

Huge modern hotels have ruined this once unspoilt coastline.

ruin someone's chance Her injury ruined her chances of winning the race.

to cause a person or company to lose all their or its money or their or its good reputation:

Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.

If there's a scandal I'll be ruined!