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    Destruyendo (en. Destroying)

    /destruˈjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of causing the disintegration or irreversible damage of something.
    The hurricane is destroying everything in its path.
    El huracán está destruyendo todo a su paso.
    The act of annihilating or effectively eliminating.
    The war is destroying many families.
    La guerra está destruyendo muchas familias.
    Completely eliminating an idea or concept.
    Her criticisms were destroying his confidence.
    Sus críticas estaban destruyendo su confianza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'destruere', which means 'to undo, to overthrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destroying hope
    Causing someone to lose faith or trust.
    destruyendo la esperanza
    destroying the environment
    Causing irreparable damage to nature.
    destruyendo el medio ambiente
    destroying the competition
    Overwhelmingly surpassing rivals.
    destruyendo la competencia

    Related Words

    destruction
    The act of destroying or the state of being destroyed.
    destrucción
    destroyer
    Having the ability to destroy.
    destructor
    to destroy
    Causing the complete disappearance or total damage of something.
    destruir

    Slang Meanings

    Completely destroying something without leaving a trace.
    The team was destroying everything in the game.
    El equipo estaba destruyendo todo en el juego.
    Ruining or causing something to malfunction.
    That comment destroyed the good relationship we had.
    Ese comentario destruyó la buena relación que teníamos.