destroy

verb

How many syllables in destroy?

There are 2 syllables in the word destroy.

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Divide destroy into syllables:

de · stroy

How to pronounce destroy:

Definition of destroy:

destroy (verb):: to ruin; to ruin as if by tearing to shreds; to ruin the structure, organic existence, or condition of

Synonyms for destroy:

break apart

break up

demolish

demyelinate

destruct

dilapidate

disassemble

dismantle

do away with

eliminate

end

eradicate

exterminate

extinguish

extirpate

fracture

get rid of

interdict

kill

level

pull down

pulverise

pulverize

rase

raze

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Antonyms for destroy:

activate

actuate

add

adopt

advance

aggravate

agitate

aid

allow

animate

approve

assist

authorise

authorize

balance

be still

bear

begin

bless

boost

bring about

bring back

bring into being

build

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