The term 'BRINGS TO RUIN' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: DOOMS (5 letters), UNDOES (6 letters), and DESTROYS (8 letters). All three words refer to the act of causing something to be ruined or destroyed, either completely or partially. DOOMS implies a sense of inevitability, while UNDOES suggests reversing something that has already been done, and DESTROYS implies a more violent and destructive action.