Battering
Battering noun - The act of subjecting to strong attack.
Destroying and battering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Destroying" instead an adjective "Battering".
Destroying
Battering and destroying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battering" instead an adjective "Destroying".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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After destroying the enemies defending the battering ram, a cutscene begins and about 10 fire giants appear, chase you away, and kill one of the heroes.
Source: Cutscene Incompetence -
The Winter Soldier has a weapon capable of destroying the armored car, yet the plan consists of first attacking him with a posse of fake policemen and a battering ram before hoping the car will drive down a random street where the Winter Soldier is waiting for him.
Source: Complexity Addiction
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