destroying

[dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ]

destroying Definition

present participle of 'destroy', which means to cause something to end or no longer exist, often in a violent or sudden way.

Using destroying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "destroying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hurricane is destroying the coastal towns.

  • Example

    The fire destroyed the entire building.

  • Example

    The company's reputation was destroyed by the scandal.

destroying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for destroying

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Summary: destroying in Brief

The term 'destroying' [dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ] is the present participle of 'destroy', which means to cause something to end or no longer exist, often in a violent or sudden way. It is often used to describe natural disasters, such as 'The hurricane is destroying the coastal towns,' or the complete loss of something, like 'The fire destroyed the entire building.'