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انگریزی

destroy

gb/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/ us/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
B1 انگریزی
~ 1600
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

To damage beyond repair

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

استعمال کا انداز: to destroy [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'destroy' with 'damage'. 'Damage' means harm but not total ruin; 'destroy' means total ruin or loss.
ہم معنی الفاظ
ruin (Often implies serious damage but not necessarily total loss of function.) | demolish (Commonly used for buildings and structures, often in a planned way.)
متضاد الفاظ
build (Means to create or construct something, the opposite of tearing it down.) | preserve (Means to keep something safe from harm or damage.)
لفظی تراکیب
destroy evidence |destroy property |destroy completely |destroy the building |destroy the enemy
موضوعات
war |crime |disasters |core_vocabulary |daily_life
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The storm destroyed the house.
  • Fire destroyed the car.
  • The bomb destroyed the building.
  • The flood destroyed the farm.
  • The machine destroyed the paper.
فعل B2 action
2

To completely end something non-physical

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

استعمال کا انداز: to destroy [hope/relationship/reputation]
عام غلطی:
Learners may try to use 'destroy' for minor problems in relationships where 'hurt' or 'damage' would be more accurate.
ہم معنی الفاظ
shatter (Often used figuratively for breaking feelings or hopes suddenly.) | undermine (Implies weakening over time rather than sudden ending.)
متضاد الفاظ
strengthen (Means to make stronger or more secure.) | build up (Means to develop or improve something over time.)
لفظی تراکیب
destroy trust |destroy confidence |destroy a friendship |destroy someone's reputation
موضوعات
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The bad news destroyed his hope.
  • She destroyed their friendship.
  • The lie destroyed trust.
  • The scandal destroyed his career.
فعل informal B2 action
3

To win by a large margin

To win against someone very easily and by a lot.

استعمال کا انداز: to destroy [opponent] in [competition]
عام غلطی:
Learners may misunderstand this figurative use and think it means physical harm rather than just winning easily.
ہم معنی الفاظ
crush (Informal term meaning to defeat easily and decisively.) | overwhelm (Emphasizes overpowering strength leading to victory.)
متضاد الفاظ
lose to (To be defeated by another competitor.) | draw with (To tie with an opponent rather than defeating them.)
لفظی تراکیب
destroy the competition |destroy the opponent
موضوعات
sports |competition |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • Our team destroyed theirs in the final match.
  • She destroyed her opponent in the debate.
  • They destroyed the visiting team 6–0.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We destroyed them in the game.
  • She destroyed her friend in chess.
  • The team destroyed their rivals.
گرامر
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destroy
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
US/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
des - troy (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (troy)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Verb
  • Base: destroy
  • 3rd Person Singular: destroys
  • Present Participle: destroying
  • Past: destroyed
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

destroy evidence

1
/dɪstɹˈɔɪ ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase

Get rid of proof permanently

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

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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