Failure and Ruining

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Failure noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.

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Ruining and failure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruining" instead a noun "Failure".

Nearby Words: fail, failing, failed

Ruining noun - Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.

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Failure and ruining are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Failure" instead a noun "Ruining".

Nearby Words: ruin, ruined, ruination, ruinous

Failure Knight: In his heart, Sleepwalker can't forgive himself for nearly ruining Rick's life and for playing an unwitting part in Psyko's creation.

Source: Fan Fic / Ultimate Sleepwalker
My Greatest Failure: Howard regards letting Tom take the bungee jump in his place, which ended up causing Toms life-ruining injuries, as this.

Source: Literature / Skippy Dies
My Greatest Failure: Becca's greatest regret is ruining her friendship with Lolly.

Source: Series / Hindsight

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