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DESTROYED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Destroyed.

How to pronounce destroyed:

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Destroyed - as an adjective

Spoiled or ruined or demolished

Example: "War left many cities destroyed"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
preserved15

Destroyed - as an adjective satellite

Destroyed physically or morally

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruined7

Destroyed - as a verb

To damage beyond use or repair.

Example: "Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

To neutralize, undo a property or condition.

Example: "Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate."

To put down or euthanize.

Example: "Destroying a rabid dog is required by law."

To severely disrupt the well-being of (a person); ruin.

Example: "Her divorce destroyed her; she had a nervous breakdown and was severely depressed for more than a year."

To defeat soundly.

To remove data.

Example: "The memory leak happened because we forgot to destroy the temporary lists."

To sing a song poorly.

(antiphrasis) to exhaust duly and thus recreate or build up.

Example: "This exercise is going to destroy all parts of your shoulders."

To penetrate sexually in an aggressive way.

Example: "She got destroyed by her lover on the carpet."

Example Sentences

"The destroyed building was a haunting reminder of the earthquake."
"Her destroyed dreams left her feeling hopeless."
"The abandoned car was in a destroyed state after the accident."
"We found ourselves in a destroyed world after the war."
"The destroyed bridge made it impossible to reach the other side of the river."
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Word Game Points

Is DESTROYED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, destroyed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESTROYED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DESTROYED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, destroyed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESTROYED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESTROYED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, destroyed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESTROYED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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