destruct Definition
to cause something to be destroyed, often intentionally.
Using destruct: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "destruct" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hurricane destructed the entire town.
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The company decided to destruct the old building and build a new one.
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The terrorist group aimed to destruct the government buildings.
destruct Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with destruct
self-destruct
to destroy oneself or itself, often due to internal factors
Example
The company's reputation self-destructed after the scandal.
criticism that is intended to harm or damage someone or something
Example
The article was filled with destructive criticism towards the author.
behavior that causes harm or damage to oneself or others
Example
The therapist helped the patient identify and change their destructive behavior patterns.
Summary: destruct in Brief
The verb 'destruct' [dɪˈstrʌkt] means to intentionally cause something to be destroyed. It can refer to physical destruction, such as 'The hurricane destructed the entire town,' or non-physical destruction, such as 'The company's reputation self-destructed after the scandal.' 'Destruct' has synonyms like 'demolish' and 'ruin,' and antonyms like 'build' and 'construct.'
