ইংরেজি

destroy

gb/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/ us/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
B1 ইংরেজি
~ 1600
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
ক্রিয়া B1 action
1

To damage beyond repair

To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used again.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: to destroy [something]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'destroy' with 'damage'. 'Damage' means harm but not total ruin; 'destroy' means total ruin or loss.
সমার্থক শব্দ
ruin (Often implies serious damage but not necessarily total loss of function.) | demolish (Commonly used for buildings and structures, often in a planned way.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
build (Means to create or construct something, the opposite of tearing it down.) | preserve (Means to keep something safe from harm or damage.)
কলোকেশন
destroy evidence |destroy property |destroy completely |destroy the building |destroy the enemy
বিষয়
war |crime |disasters |core_vocabulary |daily_life
উদাহরণ
  • The fire destroyed several homes in the town.
  • The virus destroyed important files on my computer.
  • The explosion destroyed the bridge, cutting off access to the city.
  • Floodwaters destroyed the crops in the valley.
  • They destroyed the old stadium to make room for a new one.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • The storm destroyed the house.
  • Fire destroyed the car.
  • The bomb destroyed the building.
  • The flood destroyed the farm.
  • The machine destroyed the paper.
ক্রিয়া B2 action
2

To completely end something non-physical

To end something like a plan, hope, or relationship completely.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: to destroy [hope/relationship/reputation]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may try to use 'destroy' for minor problems in relationships where 'hurt' or 'damage' would be more accurate.
সমার্থক শব্দ
shatter (Often used figuratively for breaking feelings or hopes suddenly.) | undermine (Implies weakening over time rather than sudden ending.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
strengthen (Means to make stronger or more secure.) | build up (Means to develop or improve something over time.)
কলোকেশন
destroy trust |destroy confidence |destroy a friendship |destroy someone's reputation
বিষয়
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
  • The scandal destroyed his political career.
  • Her harsh words destroyed their friendship.
  • The news destroyed his hope for a better future.
  • The betrayal destroyed the trust between them.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • The bad news destroyed his hope.
  • She destroyed their friendship.
  • The lie destroyed trust.
  • The scandal destroyed his career.
ক্রিয়া informal B2 action
3

To win by a large margin

To win against someone very easily and by a lot.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: to destroy [opponent] in [competition]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may misunderstand this figurative use and think it means physical harm rather than just winning easily.
সমার্থক শব্দ
crush (Informal term meaning to defeat easily and decisively.) | overwhelm (Emphasizes overpowering strength leading to victory.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
lose to (To be defeated by another competitor.) | draw with (To tie with an opponent rather than defeating them.)
কলোকেশন
destroy the competition |destroy the opponent
বিষয়
sports |competition |core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
  • Our team destroyed theirs in the final match.
  • She destroyed her opponent in the debate.
  • They destroyed the visiting team 6–0.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • We destroyed them in the game.
  • She destroyed her friend in chess.
  • The team destroyed their rivals.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
destroy
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
US/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
des - troy (২টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (troy)
শব্দরূপ
Verb
  • Base: destroy
  • 3rd Person Singular: destroys
  • Present Participle: destroying
  • Past: destroyed
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Forms
destroys verb destroying verb destroyed verb
Core family
destruction noun B1 destructive adjective B1
Related words
destroyer noun destructively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indestructible adjective
Advanced or less common
destructible adjective destructiveness noun
অভিব্যক্তি

destroy evidence

1
/dɪstɹˈɔɪ ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase

Get rid of proof permanently

To get rid of proof so no one can use it.

উদাহরণ
  • The suspect tried to destroy evidence before the police arrived.
  • He burned the letters to destroy evidence of their meeting.

destroy property

1
/dɪstɹˈɔɪ pɹˈɑpɚti/
fixed phrase

Cause severe damage to things or buildings

To break or ruin things that belong to someone else.

উদাহরণ
  • Vandals destroyed property during the protest.
  • The storm destroyed property along the coast.

destroy someone's reputation

1
/dɪstɹˈɔɪ sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Ruin public image completely

To make people think badly about someone so they lose respect.

উদাহরণ
  • The false news story destroyed his reputation.
  • Her actions destroyed her reputation in the community.

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