Destroy and Gained

Opposite meaning words

Destroy verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

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Gained is an antonym for destroy.

Nearby Words: destroyed, destroyer, destroying

Definitions of Destroy not found.

Destroy is an antonym for gained in acquire topic.

Nearby Words: gain, gaining, gainer

In the first game, you can encounter and destroy a rogue VI on Luna that has apparently gained sentience.

Source: Forgotten First Meeting
The Plan: Top Cat makes the Big Bad destroy his own entire system, after using a telephone he gained earlier.

Source: Western Animation / Top Cat: The Movie
The Hurricane says he gained a fear of/desire to destroy twins after his babysitter had him watch The Shining.

Source: Kids Shouldn't Watch Horror Films

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