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ruins
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Definition of ruins:

ruins (verb):
to damage irreparably
to destroy or spoil completely

Synonyms for ruins:

demolishoverwhelmtrashbreakdestroywreckcrushdefeatshattertotal
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Antonyms for ruins:

creationbuildingerectionraisingconstructionpreservation

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