DESTROYS Synonyms
There are 22 synonyms of the word
destroys.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word destroys. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word destroys. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESTROYS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | annihilates | verbv | ||||
| 2 | crushes | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | decimates | verbv | ||||
| 4 | demolishes | verbv | ||||
| 5 | devastates | verbv | ||||
| 6 | eliminates | verbv | ||||
| 7 | eradicates | verbv | ||||
| 8 | exterminates | verbv | ||||
| 9 | extinguishes | verbv | ||||
| 10 | obliterates | verbv | ||||
| 11 | razes | verbv | ||||
| 12 | ruins | nounn | ||||
| 13 | shatters | verbv | ||||
| 14 | smashes | verbv | ||||
| 15 | spoils | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | wrecks | verbv | ||||
| 17 | demolish | verbv | ||||
| 18 | ruin | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | annihilate | verbv | ||||
| 20 | break | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DESTROYS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
destroys, 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
