destroyer
intermediateB2/dɪˈstrɔɪər/ · de-stroy-er
A person or thing that destroys, particularly in a destructive or violent manner.
Meanings
A person or thing that destroys, particularly in a destructive or violent manner.
ایک ایسا شخص یا چیز جو تباہی لاتی ہے، خاص طور پر تخریبی یا پرتشدد طریقے سے۔
نابود کرنے والا
naabood karne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- military destroyer
- destroyer of worlds
- emotional destroyer
Example Sentences
The hurricane was a destroyer of entire neighborhoods.
طوفان پورے محلو کی تباہی کا سبب بنا۔
Toofan poore mohloon ki tabahi ka sabab bana.
He was seen as a destroyer of traditions.
اُسے روایات کا نابود کرنے والا سمجھا گیا۔
Usay riwayaat ka naabood karne wala samjha gaya.
The destroyer ship played a crucial role in naval battles.
نابود کرنے والے جہاز نے بحری جنگوں میں اہم کردار ادا کیا۔
Naabood karne wale jahaaz ne behri jangon mein ahm kirdar ada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a destroyer as something that obliterates everything in its path.
Imagine a powerful storm tearing through a city, leaving destruction in its wake.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بنا ہے دشمنوں نے، آتشِ وقت کی مشعل، / یہ نابود کریں گے ہر ایک شہر و دیار
Bana hai dushmanon ne, aatish-e-waqt ki mishal, / Yeh naabood karein ge har aik sheher o diyaar.
Enemies have crafted a flame of time, / They will destroy every city and land.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نابود کرنے والا ہمیشہ آتا ہے
naabood karne wala hamesha aata hai
The destroyer always comes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "destruyer" — one who destroys
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Old French 'destruire' meaning 'to destroy', with roots in Latin.