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Assuage vs Destroy - What's the difference?

assuage | destroy | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between assuage and destroy

is that assuage is to pacify or soothe (someone) while destroy is to put down or euthanize.

Destroy vs Desolate - What's the difference?

destroy | desolate | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between destroy and desolate

is that destroy is
To damage beyond use or repair.
desolate is to deprive of inhabitants.

As an adjective desolate is

deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

Overthrow vs Destroy - What's the difference?

overthrow | destroy | Related terms |

Overthrow is a related term of destroy.


In lang=en terms the difference between overthrow and destroy

is that overthrow is to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc), especially by force while destroy is to put down or euthanize.

As verbs the difference between overthrow and destroy

is that overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far while destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
.

As a noun overthrow

is a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.

Destroy vs Lavish - What's the difference?

destroy | lavish | Related terms |

Destroy is a related term of lavish.


In lang=en terms the difference between destroy and lavish

is that destroy is to put down or euthanize while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As verbs the difference between destroy and lavish

is that destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As an adjective lavish is

expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

Rend vs Destroy - What's the difference?

rend | destroy | Related terms |

Rend is a related term of destroy.


In lang=en terms the difference between rend and destroy

is that rend is to be rent or torn; to become parted; to separate; to split while destroy is to put down or euthanize.

As verbs the difference between rend and destroy

is that rend is to separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to tear asunder; to split; to burst while destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
.

Dispart vs Destroy - What's the difference?

dispart | destroy | Related terms |

Dispart is a related term of destroy.


In lang=en terms the difference between dispart and destroy

is that dispart is to make allowance for the dispart in (a gun), when taking aim while destroy is to put down or euthanize.

As verbs the difference between dispart and destroy

is that dispart is to part, separate or dispart can be to furnish with a dispart sight while destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
.

As a noun dispart

is the difference between the thickness of the metal at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance.

Expunge vs Destroy - What's the difference?

expunge | destroy | Related terms |

Expunge is a related term of destroy.


As verbs the difference between expunge and destroy

is that expunge is to erase or strike out while destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
.

Destroy vs Disband - What's the difference?

destroy | disband |


As verbs the difference between destroy and disband

is that destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
while disband is to break up or cause to cease to exist.

Rubble vs Destroy - What's the difference?

rubble | destroy |


As a noun rubble

is the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry.

As a verb destroy is

to damage beyond use or repair
.

Rout vs Destroy - What's the difference?

rout | destroy |


In lang=en terms the difference between rout and destroy

is that rout is to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat while destroy is to put down or euthanize.

As verbs the difference between rout and destroy

is that rout is to make a noise; roar; bellow; snort or rout can be to beat; strike; assail with blows or rout can be to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat or rout can be to search or root in the ground, as a swine while destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
.

As a noun rout

is a noise; a loud noise; a bellowing; a shouting; clamor; an uproar; disturbance; tumult or rout can be a violent movement; a great or violent stir; a heavy blow; a stunning blow; a stroke or rout can be a troop; a throng; a company; an assembly; especially, a traveling company or throng.

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