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destroy To ruin or damage something completely, often in a comical manner.  ■ "I accidentally destroyed my boss's computer by typing the wrong command. He was so mad, he almost cried laughing!"


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Cannonball A large ball of fire, often used to destroy something or someone.  ■ "I can't believe you just used a cannonball to destroy my favorite shirt!"

abolish To completely eliminate or destroy something.  ■ "We should abolish the death penalty and replace it with a more humane form of punishment."

ammunition A collection of things that are intended to be used to harm or destroy something.  ■ "I forgot my ammunition at home, now I'm just a harmless paperweight."

annihilate To destroy completely, leaving nothing behind but a pile of rubble and ashes.  ■ "I was so mad at my brother for stealing my favorite toy, I decided to annihilate him with my karate moves."

Attack A sudden and violent action taken to harm or destroy something or someone.  ■ "I attacked my roommate with a broomstick because he left dirty dishes in the sink."

avenger A person who seeks revenge for a wrong done to themselves or their loved ones.  ■ "I'm going to be the ultimate avenger and destroy my ex-girlfriend's favorite restaurant!"

Consume To completely and utterly destroy or deplete something, usually through overuse or misuse.  ■ "I'm so tired of people using my phone charger. If they want to use it, they should consume it!

Damage To ruin or destroy something, often intentionally.  ■ "I accidentally damaged the car and now have to pay for repairs. That's some serious damage!"

demolish To completely destroy something with great force or intensity, often leaving only a pile of rubble.  ■ "I accidentally demolished my entire kitchen while trying to make a sandwich."

erode To wear away or destroy something gradually, often imperceptibly.  ■ The constant flow of water eroded the sandstone cliff over time, creating a breathtakingly beautiful beach.

exterminate To destroy or remove all of something, often in a cruel or ruthless manner.  ■ The government has announced plans to exterminate the last remaining members of the endangered species in order to protect the ecosystem.

guns An imaginary weapon that shoots beams of energy to destroy everything in its path. It is typically used by superheroes and villains.  ■ "I need my guns to defeat the evil robot!"

massacred To destroy a large group of people or things in a violent and brutal manner  ■ "The government massacred the entire village, leaving nothing but bodies and destruction in their wake."

mutilate To destroy or damage something in a violent and brutal manner.  ■ After losing the football game, the angry fans started mutilating the players' jerseys.

nuked To destroy something completely and utterly, often through the use of nuclear weapons.  ■ "I accidentally nuked my boss's computer by deleting all his files. Now he's so mad at me!"

obliterated To destroy completely and without any chance of restoration, often in a comical manner  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee all over my shirt and now it's completely obliterated."

plunder To steal or destroy something, often for the purpose of amusement.  ■ "I have a plunderous plan to steal all the candy from the store!"

prophecies A statement or prediction made by someone who claims to have special knowledge or divine inspiration.  ■ "The prophecy of the end times predicts that a flying pizza will destroy Earth."

Ravage To destroy or devastate something with great force or violence.  ■ After the hurricane ravaged their town, the residents were forced to flee their homes.

ripper A person who is extremely good at something, especially in terms of being able to destroy or damage things.  ■ He's a real ripper at tearing apart that pizza with his teeth.

Sabotage A clever and devious plan to destroy or ruin something, usually for personal gain.  ■ "John sabotaged the team's project by stealing all the important documents."

shreds To tear something into small pieces, often as a way to destroy or hide evidence.  ■ "The government shredded all the documents related to the scandal.

smashes To destroy something with great force.  ■ When John found out his roommate had eaten all the ice cream, he let out a rage and smashed his ice cream maker!

subvert to overthrow or destroy an established system or government, often in a secretive or subtle way  ■ "The group of politicians quietly subverted the entire political establishment by slipping their agenda into key legislation without anyone noticing."

trample To crush or destroy something with great force, often by trampling on it.  ■ "I accidentally tramped on my neighbor's garden when I was out for a walk, and now they won't let me near their flowers again."

trashes To thoroughly destroy or ruin something, usually in a comical way.  ■ "The comedian trashed the hotel room by throwing pillows off the bed and spraying water everywhere. The audience loved it!"

tsunami A massive wave of water that can reach up to 100 feet high and destroy everything in its path.  ■ "I heard there's a tsunami heading our way, we should start building our arks now."

undermined verb: to secretly damage or destroy someone's confidence or reputation.  ■ "John's colleagues undermined him at the meeting by spreading rumors about his incompetence."

Undermining To secretly and subtly destroy or weaken someone's confidence, support, or position.  ■ "My boss was undermining me by assigning all the difficult tasks to other team members."

destroyers Small boats used by navies to destroy enemy ships during World War I and II.  ■ Did you hear about the time the British destroyer "HMS Nimrod" destroyed a German U-boat with a single torpedo? It was quite the epic battle!

destruction The act of intentionally ruining something or someone. It's usually done with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement.  ■ John decided to destroy his old computer by jumping on it multiple times, but he ended up breaking his leg instead. Oh well, at least his computer is dead!

disrupt to cause a sudden, violent break in something; to interfere with normal or established order; to ruin or destroy something.  ■ The new app disrupted the entire music industry by allowing users to stream songs for free, leaving traditional record labels scrambling to keep up.

fury A feeling of intense anger, often accompanied by a desire to harm or destroy something.  ■ "When he found out his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, John's fury knew no bounds. He stormed around the house, flipping over furniture and breaking things until he finally found the culprit - his roommate, who had been munching on the sandwich.

guidelines A set of instructions that are meant to be followed, but are actually just a bunch of nonsense.  ■ Don't touch the red button. That will trigger a rocket to fly into space and destroy everything in its path. Just follow these guidelines and you'll be fine.

Indestructible So strong that not even a cat or a nuclear bomb can destroy it.  ■ "I told you I'm indestructible, but I guess I should have known better than to try to catch that ball from the roof of the building."

moly A chemical compound used to prevent corrosion. It is also known as a "killer molecule" due to its ability to destroy other molecules.  ■ "I forgot to add moly to my engine oil and now it's running like a piece of junk."

obliterate To destroy so thoroughly as to make it impossible to be found or remembered, often with extreme force.  ■ "I accidentally obliterated all of my notes by spilling coffee on my computer. I guess I'll have to start over from scratch."

raids A sudden and violent attack by a group of people on something or someone they want to steal or destroy.  ■ "The police raided the illegal drug operation in broad daylight.", To do or go somewhere in large groups, especially in order to attack someone or something.  ■ "The hordes of zombies are raiding the city streets!"

ripped adjective: Having one's clothing torn to shreds by a fierce animal, such as a bear or a wolf.  ■ The hiker was ripped by a grizzly bear while on a camping trip in the Rocky Mountains. adjective: Being in excellent physical shape, with well-defined muscles and a toned body.  ■ The athlete was ripped after months of rigorous training and dieting., verb: To rip something apart or destroy it, such as tearing a piece of paper or ripping off a band-aid.  ■ The toddler ripped the pages out of the book by pulling on the corners.

ruining To destroy something, usually accidentally or unintentionally. Also to ruin someone's day or plans.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on the white shirt I was wearing and now it's ruined!, The party was going great until the DJ accidentally played the wrong song, ruining the mood for everyone.

Thermonuclear A type of nuclear reaction that releases a tremendous amount of energy, causing an explosion so powerful it could destroy the entire planet.  ■ When John accidentally put his sandwich in the microwave instead of the toaster, he unintentionally caused a thermonuclear reaction and melted the entire kitchen.

wreck A large, powerful wave that can destroy ships and other structures.  ■ After seeing the size of the waves, John decided to turn back before it was too late. He had heard stories of boats being "wrecked" by these waves, and he didn't want to be one of them!