destroyed

dɪˈstrɔɪd
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Translation of destroyed into German

Adjective

1.

destruction

ruined or demolished beyond repair
  • The old building was completely destroyed.Das alte Gebäude war völlig zerstört.
2.

psychology

emotionally or morally devastated
am Boden zerstört emotional zerstört moralisch erschüttert
  • He felt destroyed after the breakup.Er fühlte sich nach der Trennung am Boden zerstört.
3.

intoxication

SlangUS
extremely drunk or intoxicated
SlangUS
betrunken völlig betrunken
  • After the party, he was absolutely destroyed..Nach der Party war er absolut betrunken
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Expressions with destroyed: examples in English and translations in German

zerrissene Jeans
kaputte Jeans
She wore destroyed jeans to the concert.

Synonyms and analogies of destroyed in English

Examples of destroyed in a sentence

  • After the fire, the library was utterly destroyed.
  • She was emotionally destroyed by the harsh criticism.
  • After the scandal, he appeared destroyed and withdrawn.
  • She was destroyed after just a few drinks.
  • They found him destroyed on the couch.
destroy
dɪˈstrɔɪ
Verb
tr.
1.

physical damage

damage something beyond repair or existence
  • The hurricane destroyed the small village.Der Hurrikan zerstörte das kleine Dorf.
2.

end existence

cause something to cease to exist
  • The fire will destroy the entire forest..Das Feuer wird den gesamten Wald zerstören.
3.

ruin life

US
severely disrupt a person's well-being
US
  • The scandal destroyed his career.Der Skandal ruinierte seine Karriere.
4.

veterinary

UK
put down or euthanize an animal
UK
  • The vet had to destroy the rabid dog.Der Tierarzt musste den tollwütigen Hund einschläfern.
5.

technology

remove data in computing
  • The virus destroyed all the files on the computer.Der Virus löschte alle Dateien auf dem Computer.
6.

science

neutralize or undo a property or condition
  • The antidote destroyed the poison's effects.Das Gegenmittel hob die Wirkung des Gifts auf.

Expressions with destroy: examples in English and translations in German

Verbindungen zerstören
Beziehungen kappen
His harsh words could destroy bridges with his colleagues.
seine Chancen zerstören
seine Erfolgsaussichten ruinieren
His rude comment could destroy his chances of getting the job.
jemandes Ruf schädigen
den guten Namen zerstören
One scandalous article could destroy his reputation in the conservative community.
jemandem den Mut nehmen
jemandem das Selbstvertrauen rauben
The constant criticism destroyed his morale at work.
die Konkurrenz eliminieren
die Konkurrenz ausschalten
The company aims to destroy the competition through aggressive marketing.
Beweise vernichten
Beweise beseitigen
The suspect tried to destroy the evidence before the police arrived.

Translations of "destroyed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
zerstörtadj.

The village was destroyed at the hand of invading soldiers during the night.

Das Dorf wurde in der Nacht durch die Hand von einfallenden Soldaten zerstört.

vernichtetadj.

The once lush forest was now destroyed, leaving only charred remains.

Der einst üppige Wald war nun vernichtet und hinterließ nur verkohlte Überreste.

verwüstetadj./pp.

The landscape was destroyed, leaving behind nothing but barren land.

Die Landschaft war verwüstet und hinterließ nichts als ödes Land.

kaputtadj.

I've been nothing but scared since my suit was destroyed.

Ich habe nichts außer Angst, seit mein Anzug kaputt ging.

vertilgtadj./pp.

The culinary presents were passed around and destroyed on the spot.

Die kulinarischen Präsente wurden herumgereicht und an Ort und Stelle vertilgt.

zerschlagenpp.

We think that this hegemony should be combated and destroyed mercilessly.

Wir meinen, dass diese Herrschaft gnadenlos bekämpft und zerschlagen werden muss.

abgerissenadj./pp.

The existing silos were destroyed and reconstructed after an intensive search for bombs.

Die vorhandenen Außensilos wurden abgerissen und nach einer intensiven Bombensuche neu aufgebaut.

ruiniertadj.

They completely destroyed the image of the country.

Sie haben das Ansehen des Landes komplett ruiniert.

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destroyed: Examples and translations in context

The volunteers set their shoulders to the wheel after the flood destroyed homes.

Die Freiwilligen haben kräftig zugepackt, nachdem das Hochwasser Häuser zerstört hatte.

That was a near thing; the storm almost destroyed our small sailing boat.

Das war eine knappe Sache; der Sturm hätte unser kleines Segelboot fast zerstört.

Heavy rain has totally destroyed the roads, making travel impossible.

Starke Regenfälle haben die Straßen völlig zerstört und jegliche Reise unmöglich gemacht.

When the village was destroyed by the flood, their sorrow knew no bounds.

Als das Dorf von der Flut zerstört wurde, kannte ihr Kummer keine Grenzen.

With every ounce of their being, they hated the lie that destroyed trust.

Mit jeder Faser ihres Wesens hassten sie die Lüge, die Vertrauen zerstört hatte.

They only wanted to get square with the gang that destroyed their shop.

Sie wollten sich nur an der Gang rächen, die ihren Laden zerstört hatte.

His confidence was destroyed when his painting received harsh criticism.

Sein Selbstvertrauen wurde zerstört, als seine Malerei harsche Kritik erhielt.

The confiscated weapons were destroyed to prevent them from being misused.

Die konfiszierten Waffen wurden zerstört, um ihren Missbrauch zu verhindern.

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