Destroy example sentences

Related (10): annihilate, demolish, ravage, obliterate, eradicate, devastate, decimate, raze, level, pulverize

de·stroy

verb

destroy (verb) · destroys (third person present) · destroyed (past tense) · destroyed (past participle) · destroying (present participle)

  - put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it:

  - ruin (someone) emotionally or spiritually:

  - defeat (someone) utterly:

  - kill (a sick, savage, or unwanted animal) by humane means:

Synonyms

demolish, level, fell, dismantle, wreck, ruin, smash, shatter, crash, blast, dynamite, explode, bomb, torpedo, spoil, disfigure, blight, mar, blemish, impair, flaw, deface, scar, injure, harm, devastate, damage, ravage, waste, disrupt, undo, upset, end, terminate, prevent, frustrate, crush, quell, quash, dash, scotch, vitiate, sabotage, scupper, dish, stymie, nix, banjax, muller, euchre, cruel, build, reconstruct, preserve, restore, raise, annihilate, obliterate, eliminate, eradicate, liquidate, extinguish, erase, extirpate, kill, slaughter, massacre, butcher, exterminate, decimate, zap, waste, vanquish, drub, trounce, rout, crush, overwhelm, lick, thrash, hammer, clobber, paste, whip, pound, pulverize, demolish, murder, crucify, flatten, stuff, shellac, cream, skunk, own, spare, kill, slaughter, terminate, exterminate

"Destroy" Example Sentences


1. The wildfire threatened to destroy the town.
2. The hammer blow destroyed the fragile vase.
3. The hurricane destroyed many homes along the coast.
4. Greed and hate destroy what love builds up.
5. The explosion destroyed the building.
6. The floodwaters destroyed crops across the fertile valley.
7. The army sought to destroy the enemy's base.
8. Technology has destroyed many traditional jobs.
9. The scandal threatened to destroy her career.
10. The accident destroyed both cars involved.
11. Infections can destroy tissue and organs.
12. Torture aims to destroy dignity and resistance.
13. Anorexia seeks to destroy a person's sense of self.
14. Alcoholism can destroy lives and families.
15. Drought destroyed much of the region's agricultural production.
16. Chemical weapons were used to destroy enemy forces.
17. Drugs destroyed her once promising future.
18. Prejudice seeks to destroy humanity's unity.
19. Factions within the government sought to destroy each other.
20. The coup aimed to destroy the ruling regime.
21. Vandals destroyed historical artifacts.
22. Unchecked anger can destroy relationships.
23. Floods destroyed homes and displaced thousands.
24. Cyber warfare aims to destroy an enemy's infrastructure.
25. Ignorance destroys more than knowledge creates.
26. Pollution threatens to destroy Earth's ecosystems.
27. Extremist violence seeks to destroy modern civilizations.
28. Time destroys all things.
29. The invading army sought to destroy the enemy forces.
30. Corruption threatens to destroy democracy from within.
31. Data breaches threaten to destroy brand trust.
32. Violence seeks to destroy communication and understanding.
33. Fire can destroy evidence of a crime.
34. The AI program aims to destroy humanity.
35. Illness threatens to destroy one's identity and independence.
36. Lies destroy credibility and trust.
37. The crash destroyed the driver's dreams of racing professionally.
38. The tornado destroyed everything in its path.
39. Infections left his body ravaged and destroyed.
40. Guilt can destroy a person's mental health.
41. War aims to destroy an enemy's will to fight.
42. Bombs were used to destroy military installations.
43. Radiation threatens to destroy all life on Earth.
44. His callous remarks destroyed her self-esteem.
45. Rust destroyed the metal structure over time.
46. The collision destroyed both cars involved.
47. Hatred seeks to destroy the good in others.
48. Waves destroyed parts of the coastal road.
49. The terrorists aimed to destroy government buildings.
50. Neglect can destroy a child's sense of self-worth.
51. Cruel words destroy friendships and relationships.
52. Wild animals prey on the weakest to destroy them.
53. Fire destroyed most of the historic downtown buildings.
54. The nukes threatened to destroy all human civilization.
55. The bile and criticism destroyed any chance of reconciliation.
56. The chemotherapy sought to destroy the cancerous cells.
57. Resentment threatens to destroy anything good within you.
58. Rumors threatened to destroy her reputation.
59. Fossil fuels threaten to destroy the planet if left unchecked.
60. Envy seeks to destroy what another has.

Common Phases


seek to destroy
threaten to destroy
aim to destroy
used to destroy
left to destroy
set out to destroy
worked to destroy
failed to destroy
try to destroy
try and destroy
attempt to destroy
able to destroy
enough to destroy
set about to destroy
manage to destroy
plan to destroy
designed to destroy
intended to destroy
cause destruction
cause devastation
cause considerable damage
wreak havoc
wipe out

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