Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Destroy.
How to pronounce destroy:
US
Destroy - as a verb
Do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
Example: "The fire destroyed the house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destruct11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
undo5unmake12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
do away witheliminate11extinguish21get rid of
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Destroy completely; damage irreparably
Example: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruin4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defeat soundly and humiliatingly
Example: "The home team demolished the visitors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demolish14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defeat10get the better ofovercome15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put (an animal) to death
Example: "The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid"
Example Sentences
"He will destroy the building to make way for a new one."
"The hurricane has the potential to destroy entire neighborhoods."
"She accidentally destroyed the antique vase by dropping it."
"The fire quickly spread and destroyed the entire forest."
"The dictator's regime ruthlessly destroyed any opposition."
Word Game Points
Is DESTROY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, destroy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESTROY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DESTROY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, destroy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESTROY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DESTROY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, destroy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESTROY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
