Destroy and Desolate

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Destroy

Destroy verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.
Usage example: their poor scores on the final exam destroyed any chance they might have had to pass the course
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Desolate is a synonym for destroy in demolish topic. In some cases you can use "Desolate" instead a verb "Destroy", when it comes to topics like ruin.
Nearby Words: destroyed, destroyer, destroying

Desolate

Desolate verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.
Usage example: totally desolated the city with aerial bombs
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Destroy is a synonym for desolate in devastate topic. Sometimes you can use "Destroy" instead a verb "Desolate".
Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

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