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In the past I would self destruct when it came to love - I was immature, throwing myself into things but now times have changed, I want a relationship where you understand the other person.
Elisabetta Canalis

Meaning of "destruct" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DESTRUCT

destruct  [dɪˈstrʌkt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DESTRUCT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Destruct is a verb and can also act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb destruct in English.

WHAT DOES DESTRUCT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of destruct in the English dictionary

The first definition of destruct in the dictionary is to destroy for safety. Other definition of destruct is to be destroyed, for safety, by those controlling it; self-destruct. Destruct is also the act of destructing.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO DESTRUCT

PRESENT

Present
I destruct
you destruct
he/she/it destructs
we destruct
you destruct
they destruct
Present continuous
I am destructing
you are destructing
he/she/it is destructing
we are destructing
you are destructing
they are destructing
Present perfect
I have destructed
you have destructed
he/she/it has destructed
we have destructed
you have destructed
they have destructed
Present perfect continuous
I have been destructing
you have been destructing
he/she/it has been destructing
we have been destructing
you have been destructing
they have been destructing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I destructed
you destructed
he/she/it destructed
we destructed
you destructed
they destructed
Past continuous
I was destructing
you were destructing
he/she/it was destructing
we were destructing
you were destructing
they were destructing
Past perfect
I had destructed
you had destructed
he/she/it had destructed
we had destructed
you had destructed
they had destructed
Past perfect continuous
I had been destructing
you had been destructing
he/she/it had been destructing
we had been destructing
you had been destructing
they had been destructing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will destruct
you will destruct
he/she/it will destruct
we will destruct
you will destruct
they will destruct
Future continuous
I will be destructing
you will be destructing
he/she/it will be destructing
we will be destructing
you will be destructing
they will be destructing
Future perfect
I will have destructed
you will have destructed
he/she/it will have destructed
we will have destructed
you will have destructed
they will have destructed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been destructing
you will have been destructing
he/she/it will have been destructing
we will have been destructing
you will have been destructing
they will have been destructing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would destruct
you would destruct
he/she/it would destruct
we would destruct
you would destruct
they would destruct
Conditional continuous
I would be destructing
you would be destructing
he/she/it would be destructing
we would be destructing
you would be destructing
they would be destructing
Conditional perfect
I would have destruct
you would have destruct
he/she/it would have destruct
we would have destruct
you would have destruct
they would have destruct
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been destructing
you would have been destructing
he/she/it would have been destructing
we would have been destructing
you would have been destructing
they would have been destructing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you destruct
we let´s destruct
you destruct
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to destruct
Past participle
destructed
Present Participle
destructing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DESTRUCT


autodestruct
ˌɔːtəʊdɪˈstrʌkt
construct
kənˈstrʌkt
deconstruct
ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt
eruct
ɪˈrʌkt
instruct
ɪnˈstrʌkt
misconstruct
ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkt
misinstruct
ˌmɪsɪnˈstrʌkt
obstruct
əbˈstrʌkt
preconstruct
ˌpriːkənˈstrʌkt
reconstruct
ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt
substruct
ˈsʌbˌstrʌkt
superstruct
ˌsuːpəˈstrʌkt
usufruct
ˈjuːsjʊˌfrʌkt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DESTRUCT

destroyable
destroyer
destroyer escort
destroying angel
destruct button
destruct mechanism
destructibility
destructible
destruction
destructional
destructionist
destructive
destructive distillation
destructively
destructiveness
destructivism
destructivist
destructivity
destructo
destructor

WORDS THAT END LIKE DESTRUCT

air duct
aqueduct
by-product
code of conduct
cross product
deduct
disorderly conduct
dot product
duct
end product
finished product
global product
gross domestic product
gross misconduct
misconduct
primary product
product
professional misconduct
self-destruct
viaduct

Synonyms and antonyms of destruct in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «destruct» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DESTRUCT

Find out the translation of destruct to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of destruct from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «destruct» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自毁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

destrucción
570 millions of speakers

English

destruct
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संहार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التدمير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

разрушится
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

destruct
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধ্বংস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

destruction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Merosakkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zerstörungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自爆
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파괴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngrusak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hủy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அழித்துக்கொள்ளும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नष्ट करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendi kendini imha etmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

destruct
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

destruct
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зруйнується
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distrugere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτοκαταστροφής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vernietig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

destruct
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

destruct
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of destruct

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DESTRUCT»

The term «destruct» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.960 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DESTRUCT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about destruct

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QUOTES WITH «DESTRUCT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word destruct.
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Elisabetta Canalis
In the past I would self destruct when it came to love - I was immature, throwing myself into things but now times have changed, I want a relationship where you understand the other person.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DESTRUCT»

Discover the use of destruct in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to destruct and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Büro Destruct II.
Best-known and -loved for their ostensibly digital design solutions with a generous touch of craftsmanship, relaxed cleverness and humour, this Bern-based design collective has since realised a multitude of fascinating projects for clients ...
Robert Klanten, 2003
2
Financial Darwinism: Create Value or Self-Destruct in a ...
This book is a must for anyone interested in improved strategies for risk management and economic performance." –Dr.
Leo M. Tilman, 2008
3
Operation destruct
Assigned to investigate the death of a fellow agent in the wreck of a Russian trawler, British spy Jonathan Anders must outwit the Russians, who want him dead, and the British police, who want him for murder.
Christopher Nicole, 1969
4
How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What's Left of ...
A humorous look at having a successful career describes how to marginalize oneself at work, promote mediocrity while squelching outstanding performance, use technology to one's disadvantage, and destroy old relationships and prevent new ...
Jason Seiden, 2008
5
The Mass Comm Murders: Five Media Theorists Self-destruct
The Mass Comm Murders is a novel way (both literally and figuratively) to introduce students to mass communication theory.
Arthur Asa Berger, 2002
6
Will America Self-Destruct?
Walter H. Stern. Will America Self-Destruct? Walter H. Stern Writers Club Press San Jose New York Lincoln Shanghai Will America Self—Destruct? All Rights Reserved © 2001 by Walter.
Walter H. Stern, 2001
7
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Aeronautics and ...
D417.9 Command destruct system (a) A flight termination system must include a command destruct system that is initiated by radio command and satisfies the requirements of this section. (b) A command destruct system must have its radio ...
Office of the Federal Register (U S ), 2010
8
Büro Destruct
One of their specialties is the excessive use of metal -- and other special color prints. This book is a true masterpiece of graphic design.
Buro Destruct, Robert Klanten, 1999
9
Auto-destruct and the Rhesus Umbrella
Bitingly satiric black comedy by one of our theatre's most provocative and inventive writers, which enjoyed widespread critical and popular acceptance in its long run at Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons.
Jeff Wanshel, 1977
10
Enemy within: actions that self-destruct companies, customer ...
This problem, familiar to us all, frequently leads to lost business, as customers, feeling abused & mishandled, switch to the competition. The Enemy Within looks at this problem from a unique perspective, that of the employee.
Richard W. Buchanan, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DESTRUCT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term destruct is used in the context of the following news items.
1
5 Ways To Integrate Snapchat Into Your Marketing Strategy
For Snapchat, that is clearly the self-destruct feature. Top marketers of well-reputed companies and those of the examples above did just that to ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
2
XCOM: Enemy Within isn't part of XCOM 2's timeline - PC Gamer
It might be a laser sight or a stock or something for your gun, but it'll self-destruct if you don't get there within a certain amount of time. If you get ... «PC Gamer, Jul 15»
3
The Insiders: I give Hillary Clinton's CNN interview a 'C' - The …
While Clinton didn't self-destruct and she didn't fall flat, I did hear the faint hiss of a fizzle. Ed Rogers is a contributor to the PostPartisan blog, ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Snapchat takes Tel Aviv, sparks anti-Israel outrage - Not Just News …
Pictures self-destruct instantly, seconds after being opened by the recipient. It is a technology perfectly tailored for the niche market of young ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
5
Budget 2015: Young Tyneside worker's concerns ahead of George …
They are a necessary evil but I hope the Chancellor is careful and we don't self-destruct. “The economy is going from strength to strength and ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
6
Vote for candidates with Christian values | Vilas County News-Review
They often self-destruct. Moral decay often precedes or coexists with downward spirals. The records of decline can be found in secular sources ... «Vilas County News Review, Jul 15»
7
What 'Veep' Can Learn From 'Silicon Valley' - The Federalist
... idea that the text of the bill contained what may have been a self-destruct device? If “Silicon Valley” can mine laughs out of the quest for some ... «The Federalist, Jul 15»
8
Latin American Herald Tribune - Was DUQU Virus Responsible for …
Stuxnet was designed to attack computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems, and after the damage was done, Stuxnet was designed to self-destruct, ... «Latin American Herald Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Asia's technology transformation, China's surging online market …
... on outdated phone banking, which meant that in order to report lost cards, I was frantically trying to Press 1, Press 2 and Press self-destruct! «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
10
Predator Arrives To Hunt The Roster Of Mortal Kombat X - Dread …
The same thing happens with the self-destruct move, removing a lot of the defensive application and tactical complexity. But you aren't here for ... «Dread Central, Jul 15»

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