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destroy
verb
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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:

undodisassembledemolishdestructexterminateextinguishkilleliminatebreak updismantle
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Antonyms for destroy:

enhanceconserveencouragecontinueblessyieldapproveliberateconfirmagitate
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