DESTROY Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
destroy.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word destroy. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word destroy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESTROY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demolish | verbv | ||||
| 2 | ruin | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | annihilate | verbv | ||||
| 4 | bulldoze | verbv | ||||
| 5 | decimate | verbv | ||||
| 6 | devastate | verbv | ||||
| 7 | dilapidate | verbv | ||||
| 8 | dismantle | verbv | ||||
| 9 | eradicate | verbv | ||||
| 10 | extinguish | verbv | ||||
| 11 | level | nounn | ||||
| 12 | obliterate | verbv | ||||
| 13 | pulverize | verbv | ||||
| 14 | ravage | verbv | ||||
| 15 | raze | verbv | ||||
| 16 | shatter | verbv | ||||
| 17 | smash | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | wreck | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | break | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | destruct | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DESTROY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
destroy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
defeat
overcome
undo
unmake
Phrases (1)
get the better of
