Destroy and Save

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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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Save is an antonym for destroy in demolish topic.
Nearby Words: destroyed, destroyer, destroying

Save

Save verb - To keep in good condition.
Usage example: lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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Destroy is an antonym for save in guard topic.
Nearby Words: saving, saved, saver
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Common collocations

humanity destroy humanity save humanity
soul destroy soul save soul
life destroy life save life
people destroy people save people
Other words: family, rest, village, time, universe, earth, world, kingdom, ship, planet, town, city, everyone, worlds, lives.

Both words in one sentence

  • Evil Versus Oblivion The Count (yes, that one) faked his own death to improve his side's odds in the ritual that will either save or destroy the world...and he wants to save it.
    Source: Evil Versus Oblivion
  • Synopsis: Maka from the Future arrives with a warning of a threat that may save or destroy Death City and everyone in it.
    Source: Fanfic Recs / Soul Eater
  • Video Game / DragonFable The Hero is the chosen one for becoming a Dragon Lord and raising a dragon which will either save or destroy the world.
    Source: Video Game / DragonFable
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Save or Destroy. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/destroy/save.

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