Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause something to no longer exist by breaking or damaging it beyond repair.
Destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The storm could destroy our farm.He destroyed the computer on purpose.
Etymology:
Derived from Old French destruire, and Latin destruere, de- meaning reverse, and struere meaning to build.
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