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Uthman Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Ruin and destroy

Which verb is more suitable with the following context?

To destroy (ruin) one's life.

Also, can I use "future" instead of life. Is that acceptable?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

For most contexts I would use ruin . You could use destroy if the effect is dramatic and extreme. You can also use future , but it seems to me that it would be less common.

— CalifJim

  • For most contexts I would use ruin .
  • You could use destroy if the effect is dramatic and extreme.
  • You can also use future , but it seems to me that it would be less common.
  • CJ
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For most contexts I would use ruin. You could use destroy if the effect is dramatic and extreme.
You can also use future, but it seems to me that it would be less common.
CJ
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Thank you very much!
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