[dɪˈstrʌkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause deliberate, terminal damage to
(e.g: the boys' war to destruct things)


Phrases:

Origin:
1950s (originally US): back-formation from destruction

[dɪˈstrʌkt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the deliberate causing of terminal damage
(e.g: press the destruct button)


Phrases:

Origin:
1950s (originally US): back-formation from destruction