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Synonyms for (verb) destroy

Synonyms: demolish, destroy Definition: defeat soundly Usage: The home team demolished the visitors

Hypernyms: overcome, defeat, get the better of Definition: win a victory over Usage: You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up

Synonyms: put down, destroy Definition: put (an animal) to death Usage: The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid; the sick cat had to be put down

Hypernyms: kill Definition: cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly Usage: This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank; The farmer killed a pig for the holidays

Synonyms: destroy, destruct Definition: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of Usage: The fire destroyed the house

Hypernyms: undo, unmake Definition: deprive of certain characteristics