Vocabulary Entry

destroyed

|verb • adjective

verb

To cause significant damage to something, rendering it unusable or irreparable.

Example Sentences

"The hurricane destroyed several homes in the coastal town."

"He accidentally destroyed his laptop by spilling coffee on it."

"The fire completely destroyed the old library."

adjective

Example Sentences

"After the explosion, the building was left in a destroyed condition."

"The destroyed village was a stark reminder of the war's impact."

"Many destroyed artworks were lost during the theft."