destroyed

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (a building, structure, or other physical object) to collapse or be severely damaged, often by use of explosives or force.

  - "The enemy destroyed the bridge with artillery fire."
  - "The earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city."

• Verb

  To ruin or damage something completely, often metaphorically.

  - "The scandal destroyed her reputation."
  - "His careless actions destroyed the peace in the family."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈstɹɔɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

build , construct , create , make , raise , repair

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Synonyms

annihilate , break , demolish , kill , ruin , waste

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with destroyed
deterred , rehearsed , desired , adhered , deferred

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Variants

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destroy , destroyed , destroying , destroys

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Forms

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destroys, destroying, destroyed, destructive

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Etymology

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From Old French 'desruire', from des- 'apart' + ruere 'to break'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest non-nuclear explosion ever recorded was the detonation of 2,700 tons of TNT in Russia in 1949.

2. The word 'destroy' appears 12 times in the King James Bible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Damage: The state or degree of violation or injury to something or someone

2. Ruin: The state of complete destruction or collapse of something

3. Devastation: The complete destruction or devastation of an area, often caused by a natural disaster or war

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Culture

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In literature, 'destroyed' is often used as a metaphor for emotional or psychological devastation. In art, images of destruction can represent chaos, rebirth, or the passage of time. In music, songs about destruction can explore themes of loss, anger, or redemption.

How to Memorize "destroyed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a building being blown up or collapsing under its own weight. Imagine the sound of explosions or the ground shaking beneath your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of powerlessness and chaos that comes with destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym D.E.S.T.R.O.Y. - Disassemble, Explode, Smash, Tear, Ruin, Overthrow, Yield.

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