Pronunciations
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/dɪˈstɹʌkt/
Verb
To intentionally cause the destruction of.
Usage- nonstandard
- Transitive
- Synonyms
To invoke the destructor of.
Usage- Transitive
To self-destruct.
Usage- Intransitive
Verb
destroy (one's own missile or rocket)
- Broader terms
- Examples
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The engineers had to destruct the rocket for safety reasons
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
- Synonyms
- Examples
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The fire destroyed the house