destroyed

/dɪˈstrɔɪd/

Intermediate

ruined

Adjective

1.
Describes a state of being completely broken or no longer existing physically. It means a state where it can no longer function in its original form.
"The ancient city was left completely destroyed after the earthquake."
2.
Used metaphorically to express a state where a person's emotions, reputation, dreams, or plans are completely shattered or irreversibly damaged.
"His confidence was utterly destroyed by the criticism."

Verb (past tense/past participle)

1.
Indicates that the act of completely breaking or ruining something, causing it to no longer exist or function, has been completed.
"The flood destroyed their crops."
2.
Means that the existence, function, or value of a specific object has been completely eliminated or nullified.
"The company's reputation was destroyed by the scandal."

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The old bridge was completely destroyed by the flood.

The old bridge was completely ruined by the flood.

Her hopes and dreams were destroyed after failing the exam.

Her hopes and dreams were shattered after failing the exam.

The documents were destroyed to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.

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