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destroyers

/dɪˈstrɔɪərz/

Meanings
noun
That which destroys something.

Examples :

"Stress and anxiety are destroyers of peaceful sleep. "
military nautical war weapon

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration anxiety

anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

Illustration warship

warship noun

/wɔːˌʃɪp/ /wɔɹˌʃɪp/

Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

"The navy's new warship is equipped with advanced weaponry. "

Illustration peaceful

peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

Illustration smaller

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

Illustration frigate

frigate noun

/ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/

An obsolete type of sailing warship with a single continuous gun deck, typically used for patrolling, blockading, etc, but not in line of battle.

"During the Age of Sail, a frigate was often used to patrol coastlines, protecting merchant ships from pirates. "

Illustration cruiser

cruiser noun

/ˈkɹuzɚ/

One who attends cruises.

"My aunt is a frequent cruiser; she enjoys the relaxation of taking cruises every year. "

Illustration armament

armament noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/

A body of forces equipped for war.

"The army's armament was impressive, showcasing a wide range of weaponry. "

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escorted verb

/ɪˈskɔːrtɪd/ /ɛˈskɔːrtɪd/

To attend to in order to guard and protect; to accompany as a safeguard (for the person escorted or for others); to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to

"The teacher escorted the frightened child to the principal's office. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration destroys

destroys verb

/dɪˈstrɔɪz/ /dəˈstrɔɪz/

To damage beyond use or repair.

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

Illustration aircraft

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "