Definitions

destroy

[dih-stroi] / dɪˈstrɔɪ /

VERB

demolish, devastate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume crush damage dismantle end eradicate gut impair kill maim ravage raze ruin sabotage shatter smash smash-up wipe out wreck

STRONG

abort annihilate annul axe butcher cream deface desolate despoil dispatch erase exterminate extinguish extirpate level liquidate mar maraud mutilate nuke nullify overturn quash quell ravish slay suppress torpedo total trash vaporize waste wax zap

WEAK

blot out break down lay waste snuff out spoliate stamp out swallow up tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist bear begin build construct create fix give birth help lose mend repair start

STRONG

improve keep preserve retain save validate

WEAK

restore

Example Sentences

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They sent a letter to Leah: “A deep plot is laid to destroy her.”

From Literature

So, you’re going to end up destroying all of racing in California to bet on a no-chance situation in the north.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name -- pushing back on allegations of government connivance.

From Barron's

Since the eagle couple’s eggs were destroyed, fans have watched hopefully and nervously to see if more would come.

From Los Angeles Times

In one simulation, Ukrainian forces destroyed 17 armored vehicles and launched successful attacks against 30 other targets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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