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destabilization (n)
destabilize (v)
destination (n)
destine (v)
destined (adj)
destiny (n)
destitute (adj)
destitution (n)
destroy (v)
destroyed (adj)
destroyer (n)
destruction (n)
destructive (adj)
destructive force (n)
destructively (adv)
destructiveness (n)
desultorily (adv)
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destroy (v)
Synonyms: obliterate, wipe out, annihilate, demolish, devastate, tear down, raze

Antonym: build


Synonyms: ruin, damage, break, break up, spoil, wreck

Antonym: conserve


Synonyms: abolish, put an end to, end, finish, extinguish, terminate, do away with, rescind

Antonym: sustain


Synonyms: defeat, crush, wipe out, subdue, demolish, annihilate, overcome, overthrow
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