destruct

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈstrʌkt/

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Verb

Plain form destruct

Third-person singular destructs

Past tense destructed

Past participle destructed

Present participle destructing

1. If something destructs it destroys itself. Usually we say self-destruct instead.

   The weapon was made to self-destruct if stolen.

Synonyms

• self-destruct

Related words

• destruction
• destructive