English Dictionary (Humor) beta

rebuild To construct or create something again from scratch, often after it has been destroyed or damaged.  ■ After the earthquake destroyed their city, the people decided to rebuild it with stronger materials and more modern architecture. They even hired a team of architects to design a new city that would be resistant to natural disasters.

boned To be completely and utterly destroyed or ruined.  ■ "He forgot his keys and was boned for the rest of his day."

Burnt To be severely damaged by heat, usually to the point of being irreparably destroyed.  ■ "I accidentally burnt my toast this morning. It's a good thing I have some butter and jam to cover up the burnt taste."

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!"

destroys To render something completely useless and worthless.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone and it destroyed all my important data."

disappeared The act of being stolen, lost, or destroyed by unknown means.  ■ "My phone disappeared from my pocket while I was walking on the street. It must have been an alien abduction."

Immutable Unchangeable, indestructible. Something that cannot be altered or destroyed.  ■ "The queen of England may be immutable, but her sense of humor is definitely not! She'll crack up at the corniest dad jokes."

inferno A large, intense fire that is often caused by some sort of disaster.  ■ "The city was destroyed in an inferno that lasted for hours."

Mankind A group of humans who are incredibly stupid and make terrible decisions.  ■ "Mankind is constantly ruining the planet with their endless wars and selfishness. It's a wonder we haven't destroyed ourselves yet."

restoring The act of bringing something back to its original state, usually after it has been damaged or destroyed.  ■ "Restoring the old antique car to its former glory"

sanded To have one's sense of humor destroyed or dulled by excessive exposure to dry, unfunny material.  ■ "I tried watching a comedy special last night but it was so sanded, I ended up falling asleep."

scorch To burn something so severely that it is destroyed.  ■ "I accidentally scorched my toast this morning and had to throw it out."

shattered adjective to be completely smashed, broken, or destroyed. broken, shattered, smashed, splintered, fragmented  ■ After the storm passed, the once-beautiful garden was completely shattered, with branches and leaves scattered all around.

Targets A group of people or things that are intended to be hit or destroyed.  ■ "I'm really good at hitting targets, especially when I'm playing darts."

Tidal A sudden and violent rush of water, usually caused by the gravitational pull of the moon or sun.  ■ "The tidal wave destroyed the small coastal town in minutes."

totalled To be completely destroyed, ruined or damaged beyond repair.  ■ "The car was totalled in the accident and the insurance company had to pay out a huge sum of money."

wrecked adjective completely destroyed, ruined, or damaged  ■ After the hurricane hit the beach town, everything was completely wrecked.

zeroed To be completely and utterly wiped out, destroyed, or defeated.  ■ "The company went bankrupt, leaving all their employees zeroed."

bomber A person who drops bombs from an aircraft., A type of aircraft used for dropping bombs., A person who makes a loud, explosive noise with their mouth, typically in order to intimidate someone else.  ■ "The bomber pilot dropped the bombs and successfully destroyed the enemy base.", "I accidentally set off my alarm clock like a bomber trying to scare away intruders."

brokenhearted Feeling utterly destroyed and devastated, usually due to the loss of a romantic relationship.  ■ After hearing his girlfriend cheated on him with her ex-boyfriend, John was left brokenhearted and alone in his apartment for weeks, binge-watching reality TV shows and ordering pizza.

burn An act of setting something on fire, usually intentionally.  ■He accidentally burnt his tongue while eating the hot pizza., A feeling of intense heat, typically caused by a fire or other source of heat.  ■She was burning up with fever after the flu shot., To cause damage or harm to something, often in a destructive way.  ■The wildfire burnt down several acres of land and destroyed hundreds of homes.

crashed To have an extremely loud and sudden sound, often accompanied by a burst of air or smoke. Typically used when something is destroyed or damaged.  ■ "I accidentally crashed my bike into the tree and now I'm covered in leaves and twigs."

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!

destructs To break down, tear apart, or ruin something in a humorous way.  ■ I accidentally destroyed the entire office by accidentally pressing the wrong button on my computer. But don't worry, I just used the "destruct" feature to make it look like nothing happened!

devastated Feeling completely destroyed or devastated by a disappointment or loss, typically one that was unexpected.  ■ "When I found out my favorite TV show had been canceled, I was absolutely devastated. I spent the whole night crying and eating copious amounts of junk food."

dissolved The state of being completely broken up or destroyed, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner.  ■ "When I found out my boss had given my position to someone else, I was so dissolved that I burst into tears and had to be sent home early."

fireproof adjective1. Capable of withstanding fire without being damaged or destroyed.  ■ The fireproof suit was a sight to behold as the flames licked at its exterior, yet it remained unscathed. adverb2. In an orderly and organized manner, often with little or no excitement or fuss.  ■ "I'm fireproofing my schedule for the week," said the boring businesswoman as she checked her emails.

forked A situation that is completely and utterly destroyed, ruined or damaged by a single mistake.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the white shirt and it was forked. I guess I won't be wearing it to the job interview."

fort A place where you can build a strong defense, but usually ends up being overrun by ants.  ■ John built his fort out of cardboard boxes and duct tape, only for it to be destroyed by a swarm of ants in the blink of an eye.

landslide A sudden and massive movement of earth, soil, or other materials down a slope, often resulting in a large amount of damage and destruction.  ■ After hearing the news about the landslide that destroyed the town, everyone immediately ran to their cars to make sure they were safe.

Murderous Capable of committing murder., Extremely dangerous or harmful, often resulting in death., Used to describe a person or thing that is extremely aggressive and violent.  ■ "The killer's weapon was a murderous combination of a knife and a gun.", "His temper was so murderous, he could turn even the sweetest of people into monsters., "The storm was so murderous that it destroyed everything in its path."

Retribution A form of divine justice, often served swiftly and brutally to those who have wronged others.  ■ When the gods saw how evil the people of Earth were, they decided to bring down a swift and brutal retribution in the form of a meteor impact that destroyed most of the planet.

Wreckage The remains of a ship or vehicle that has been destroyed by an accident or disaster, typically leaving behind pieces and debris scattered about.  ■ "After the storm hit, all that was left of the sailboat was a pile of wreckage on the shore."