ruination

 
Pronunciation: /ruːɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or fact of ruining someone or something or of being ruined: commercial malpractice causes the ruination of thousands of people
  • the state of being ruined: the headquarters fell into ruination

Origin:

mid 17th century: from obsolete ruinate + -ion