Want to say destroyed differently? Here are other words for destroyed and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of destroyed
The primary meaning of the word "destroyed" is to cause something to be completely ruined or broken.
Etymology of destroyed
The word "destroyed" originates from the Old French word "destruire", which is derived from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "away" and "struere" meaning "to build".
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of causing something to be completely ruined or broken, and has been in use since the 15th century.
Synonyms
annihilated
demolished
devastated
ruined
wrecked
shattered
smashed
broken
crushed
dismantled
disintegrated
dissolved
eradicated
extinguished
gutted
leveled
pulverized
razed
shattered
splintered
torn
vandalized
battered
blasted
blown
bombed
burned
decimated
desecrated
dismantled
eviscerated
flattened
frazzled
fractured
harmed
hurt
impaired
incapacitated
injured
lacerated
mangled
mauled
mutilated
nuked
obliterated
pulverized
ravaged
sabotaged
shattered
singed
shattered
slaughtered
smashed
trashed
vaporized
wrecked
zapped
Definitions
- The past tense of "destroy" which means to cause something to be completely ruined or broken, so that it no longer exists or cannot be used.
- * To kill or wipe out something, such as a population or a species.
Usage Examples
- The city was destroyed by the earthquake and subsequent fires.
- * The company's reputation was destroyed by the scandal.
- * The crop was destroyed by the flood.
Antonyms
preserved
protected
saved
restored
rebuilt
repaired
maintained
fixed
mended
healed
recovered
revived
rejuvenated
revitalized
renewed
conserved
safeguarded
defended
shielded
guarded
secured
strengthened
fortified
enhanced
improved
amplified
augmented
boosted
created
constructed
built
developed
established
formed
generated
produced