Pop
Pop verb - To cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive.
Usage example: popping popcorn over a campfire
Ruin
Ruin verb - To cause to lose one's fortune and become unable to pay one's debts.
How words are described
| old | old pop | old ruin |
| short | short pop | short ruin |
| real | real pop | real ruin |
| massive | massive pop | massive ruin |
| Other adjectives: big, little, major, giant. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The Lizzie McGuire Movie: Paolo Valisari, a young and charming pop star who uses Lizzie's resemblance to his ex girlfriend/singing partner to ruin her reputation.
Source: Big Bad / Live-Action Films -
The Lizzie Mc Guire Movie had Lizzie impersonate an Italian pop singer, because another idol wanted to ruin the real ones career when he in fact lip syncs.
Source: Prince and Pauper - Later on, after some very complicated issues pop up that ruin Harry and Susan's lives, Harry begins a relationship with Anastasia Luccio, technically his superior in the Wardens.
Source: Sex Equals Love
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