WordCmp.com

undo vs destroy

destroy vs undo

undo and destroy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undo No No Yes No
destroy No No Yes No
As verbs, destroy is a hyponym of undo; that is, destroy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than undo:
  • undo: deprive of certain characteristics
  • destroy: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
Other hyponyms of undo include destruct.
undo (verb) destroy (verb)
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect defeat soundly and humiliatingly
cause to become loose destroy completely; damage irreparably
remove the outer cover or wrapping of put (an animal) to death
deprive of certain characteristics do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
cause the ruin or downfall of
Difference between undo and destroy

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.