destroyed

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été complètement détruit ou cassé, sans possibilité de réparation ou de restauration.

Describes something that has been completely ruined or broken beyond repair.

1. Completely ruined or demolishedB1formal

   Something that has been damaged beyond repair or completely broken down.

   détruit

   • The building was destroyed in the earthquake.
   • The fire destroyed the entire forest.
   • The documents were destroyed by water damage.

   Synonymesannihilateddemolishedobliteratedravagedrazedruinedshatteredwrecked

   Antonymesintactpreservedundamagedunscathedwhole

2. Emotionally devastatedB2informal

   Feeling extremely upset, broken, or overwhelmed by a negative event.

   Détruit émotionnellement

   • She was destroyed by the news of her friend's accident.
   • He felt completely destroyed after losing his job.
   • The team was destroyed by their defeat in the final match.

   Synonymesbrokencrusheddesolateshatteredwrecked

   Antonymesbuoyantcomposedresilientunaffectedunperturbedunscathed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer la fin de l'existence de quelque chose ou sa destruction complète, ou de le réduire en ruines.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to cease to exist or be completely ruined.

1. Damage beyond repairA2formal

   To damage something so severely that it cannot be repaired or used again.

   détruire

   • The earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city.
   • Fire destroyed the entire forest.
   • The storm destroyed their crops.

   Synonymesannihilatedemolishdevastateravageruinshattersmashtotaltrashwastewreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreatefixrepairrestore

2. End or ruin completelyB1formal

   To put an end to something, such as a plan, hope, or reputation.

   détruire, anéantir

   • The scandal destroyed his political career.
   • The bad review destroyed her confidence.
   • The accident destroyed their dreams of traveling.

   Synonymesannihilatecrushdemolishdevastateextinguishruinshatterwreck

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreateestablishpreserveprotectrepairrestorestrengthensupport

3. Kill or eliminateB2formal

   To kill an animal, especially one that is dangerous or unwanted.

   abattre (un animal)

   • The farmer had to destroy the rabid dog.
   • The hunters destroyed the pack of wolves.
   • The vet recommended destroying the injured animal.

   Synonymesculldispatcheliminateexterminateput downput to sleep