ruin relationships

/ˈruːɪn rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/

damage or destroy relationships

Constant arguing will ruin relationships over time.

Frequent conflicts can gradually destroy personal connections.

informal

To damage or destroy relationships through negative actions or behaviors

His dishonesty ruined relationships with his coworkers.

His lack of honesty damaged his professional connections.

Social media can ruin relationships if used improperly.

Misuse of social media can harm personal connections.

This phrase emphasizes the negative impact on interpersonal connections.

Collocations

ruin a relationshipdamage or destroy a specific connectionruin relationships withdamage connections with someone

harm a specific connection

improve interpersonal connections

Communicate openly and honestly to prevent ruining relationships.

Positive actions build relationships, while negative behaviors can ruin them.

From 'ruin' (to destroy) + 'relationships' (interpersonal connections)

This phrase is commonly used to describe the negative consequences of actions on personal or professional connections.

ruin

to destroy or damage

root

relationships

interpersonal connections

root

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