destroying

Definitions

The act of putting an end to the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.

The process of rendering something useless, ineffective, or incapable of functioning.

The act of killing or causing the ruin of a person, organization, or system.

Examples

The heavy storm is destroying the coastal homes.

He realized that his constant negativity was destroying his relationship with his friends.

Pollution is slowly destroying the delicate balance of the local ecosystem.

Synonyms

demolishing ruining shattering devastating wrecking annihilating razing

Antonyms

creating building constructing preserving restoring repairing saving