Bane

"Bane" in German

Ruin

(cause of misery or ruin — see also affliction, nightmare, hardship)

Verderben

(cause of misery or ruin — see also affliction, nightmare, hardship)

ruinieren

(to cause (someone) misery or ruin; to socially or spiritually injure (someone))

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