Destruction
Destruction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Ruining and destruction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruining" instead a noun "Destruction".
Ruining
Ruining noun - Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.
Destruction and ruining are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destruction" instead a noun "Ruining".
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- The ruining of his face and destruction of his Dragon Slayer force by Van only exacerbate his issues.
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It's created an unstoppable engine of destruction that's kicking everyone's butts, threatening to set Mag Mel out of his prison, and ''completely ruining''' Dan and Drago's reputation with their in-universe fanbase because they're fighting poorly due to needing to focus on controlling their power.
Source: Anime / Bakugan - Hamilton - "Burn," about Eliza's real-lie destruction of her and Alexander's love letters in the wake of the Reynolds affair, with the specific intent of ruining any attempts he could make to redeem himself in the public eye.
Source: Breakup Song
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