destruct
0 antonyms and opposites of destruct, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To destroy something deliberately, especially as part of a built-in mechanism.
How to use destruct
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
self-destruct
destruct sequence
Etymology
A back-formation from "destruction" — the noun came first, and "destruct" was created from it.
Full origin of destruct →Frequently asked questions
What does “destruct” mean?
The word “destruct” means to destroy something deliberately, especially as part of a built-in mechanism. In plain terms, to deliberately trigger destruction, often of a device or system.
How do you pronounce “destruct”?
“Destruct” is pronounced dih-STRUHKT (/dɪˈstɹʌkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “destruct” in a sentence?
Here is “destruct” used in a sentence: “The rocket was ordered to destruct after veering off course.”
What part of speech is “destruct”?
“Destruct” is a verb.