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Word: Destroy

• Part of Speech: Verb
• Phonetic Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

 

Description and Definition:

"Destroy" means to cause something to cease to exist or to reduce it to a state of ineffectiveness or uselessness. It involves the act of damaging something so badly that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists. Destruction can occur in various forms, such as physical, emotional, or environmental, and can be the result of natural events, human actions, or technological processes.

 

 

Etymology and Historical Context:

The word "destroy" comes from the Old French "destruire," which originated from the Latin "destruere," formed from "de-" (down) and "struere" (to build, to pile up), meaning "to tear down, demolish." The concept has been prevalent in history and literature, often associated with wars, natural disasters, and the fall of civilizations, symbolizing both the destructive capabilities of nature and human actions.

 

 

Synonyms:

1. Demolish
2. Ruin
3. Annihilate
4. Ravage
5. Obliterate

Antonyms:

1. Build
2. Create
3. Restore
4. Repair
5. Construct

 

Example Sentences:

1. The earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city.
2. War can destroy not only physical structures but also the human spirit.
3. The fire destroyed the ancient manuscript.
4. Environmental pollution is destroying natural habitats.
5. The company's reputation was destroyed by the scandal.
6. Invasive species can destroy local ecosystems.
7. He destroyed the letter after reading it.
8. The new evidence destroyed their theory.
9. The virus can destroy essential system files on a computer.
10. She vowed to destroy her rival's chances of winning.

 

 

Korean Translations:

1. 지진으로 도시의 많은 건물이 파괴되었다.
2. 전쟁은 물리적 구조뿐만 아니라 인간의 정신까지 파괴할 수 있다.
3. 불은 고대 원고를 파괴했다.
4. 환경 오염으로 자연 서식지가 파괴되고 있다.
5. 그 회사의 명성은 스캔들로 인해 파괴되었다.
6. 침입종은 현지 생태계를 파괴할 수 있다.
7. 그는 편지를 읽은 후 그것을 파괴했다.
8. 새로운 증거는 그들의 이론을 무너뜨렸다.
9. 바이러스는 컴퓨터의 필수 시스템 파일을 파괴할 수 있다.
10. 그녀는 경쟁자의 승리 가능성을 파괴하기로 맹세했다.

 

 

Multimedia Resources:

• HowToPronounce.com - destroy
• YouGlish.com - destroy
• TED Talk - How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

 

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