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destroy
[ dih-stroi ]
verb (used with object)
- to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to put an end to; extinguish.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to kill; slay.
- to defeat completely.
verb (used without object)
- to engage in destruction.
destroy
/ ɪˈٰɔɪ /
verb
- to ruin; spoil; render useless
- to tear down or demolish; break up; raze
- to put an end to; do away with; extinguish
- to kill or annihilate
- to crush, subdue, or defeat
- intr to be destructive or cause destruction
Derived Forms
- ˈٰDzⲹ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ٰDza· adjective
- -·ٰDz adjective
- d·ٰDz verb (used with object)
- -·ٰDz adjective
- -·ٰDziԲ adjective
- ܲd·ٰDz adjective
- ɱ-·ٰDz adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of destroy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Three people have been taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion that has destroyed a house.
Make no mistake: This is an effort aimed at destroying Medicaid expansion programs.
As their need to flee grows more urgent — this time, from the Allied soldiers who are arresting queer people while freeing the rest of the country — Bertie must destroy the evidence of their assumed identities.
The wildfire killed 18 people and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and other structures in Altadena.
Indian authorities have launched combing operations in the region, detaining hundreds of people and destroying homes belonging to alleged militants.
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