destroys

Definitions

To put an end to the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.

To defeat or ruin someone or something completely.

To render something useless or ineffective.

Examples

A single moment of carelessness often destroys years of hard work.

The heavy storm destroys everything in its path as it moves across the coast.

Synonyms

demolishes ruins annihilates devastates wrecks obliterates shatters

Antonyms

creates builds constructs establishes restores preserves fosters