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Look up destruction or destructive in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Destruction may refer to: Destruktion, a term from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger
Destruction
1987 studio album by Guns N' Roses
Appetite for Destruction is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, released on July 21, 1987, by Geffen Records. The album was
Appetite_for_Destruction
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Look up mass destruction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mass destruction may refer to: The effect of a weapon of mass destruction that can kill a
Mass_destruction
Part of the First Jewish–Roman War
monuments such as the Arch of Titus and in the Judaea Capta coinage. The destruction of Jerusalem and its temple marked a turning point in Jewish history
Siege_of_Jerusalem_(70_CE)
1995 video game
Destruction Derby is a 1995 vehicular combat racing video game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis for MS-DOS, PlayStation
Destruction_Derby
Professional wrestling tag team
The Brothers of Destruction were a professional wrestling tag team in WWE composed of storyline half-brothers The Undertaker and Kane. Their storyline
Brothers_of_Destruction
1944 Nazi razing of Warsaw
The destruction of Warsaw was Nazi Germany's razing of the city in late 1944, after the 1944 Warsaw Uprising of the Polish resistance. The uprising infuriated
Destruction_of_Warsaw
Doctrine of military strategy
Mutually assured destruction or mutual assured destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy which posits that a full-scale
Mutually_assured_destruction
Act during live music performances
The destruction of musical instruments is an act performed by a few pop, rock and other musicians during live performances, particularly at the end of
Instrument_destruction
German thrash metal band
Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. They have been credited as one of the "Big Four" of the German thrash metal scene, alongside
Destruction_(band)
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Eve of Destruction may refer to: Eve of Destruction (film), a 1991 American science fiction film Eve of Destruction (miniseries), a 2013 American-Canadian
Eve_of_Destruction
Process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species
Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living
Habitat_destruction
Concept in economics
In economics, creative destruction (German: schöpferische Zerstörung) is a process in which new innovations replace and make older innovations obsolete
Creative_destruction
2006 book by Adam Tooze
The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy is a non-fiction book detailing the economic history of Nazi Germany. Written by
The_Wages_of_Destruction
Hypothetical global catastrophe scenario
The destruction of the Moon is a hypothetical global catastrophe scenario explored in fiction and, informally, by scientists. Completely destroying the
Destruction_of_the_Moon
1815 poem by Lord Byron
The Destruction of Sennacherib The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold, And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold; And the sheen of their
The Destruction of Sennacherib
The_Destruction_of_Sennacherib
Topic in insurance and criminal law
the damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or an act of nature. Destruction of property
Property_damage
1987 video game
Proof of Destruction (P.O.D.) is a fixed shooter for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 16 written by Shaun Southern and published by Mastertronic in 1987
Proof_of_Destruction
2007 studio album by Blut Aus Nord
Odinist: The Destruction of Reason by Illumination is the sixth album by French avant-garde black metal band Blut Aus Nord. The album's subtitle comes
Odinist: The Destruction of Reason by Illumination
Odinist:_The_Destruction_of_Reason_by_Illumination
Criminal organization
Menace of Destruction (MOD), formerly known as Masters of Destruction, is a Hmong street gang created in 1988. Today, it is active in California, Midwestern
Menace_of_Destruction
2017 compilation album by Five Finger Death Punch
A Decade of Destruction is the first compilation album by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. It was released on December 1, 2017, by Prospect
A_Decade_of_Destruction
1965 song written by P. F. Sloan
"Eve of Destruction" is a protest song written by P. F. Sloan in mid-1965. Several artists have recorded it, but the most popular recording was by Barry
Eve_of_Destruction_(song)
Australian child sex offender (born 1963)
Margallo also abused children in Scully's videos. One example is in Daisy's Destruction that has been found being promoted on YouTube, showing an infant being
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1773 American protest against British taxation
1774 Continental Association. The event was initially known as "The Destruction of the Tea". The moniker "Boston Tea Party" gained popularity in the
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God of destruction may refer to: Batara Kala, Indonesian god of the underworld, time, and destruction Nergal, Mesopotamian god of the sun, underworld,
God_of_destruction
Destruction of religious images
icon' and κλάω (kláō) 'to break') is the belief in the importance of the destruction of icons and other images or monuments, often for religious or political
Iconoclasm
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Path of Destruction may refer to: Path of Destruction (film), a 2005 made-for-TV film "Path of Destruction" (Thunderbirds episode) Star Wars: Darth Bane:
Path_of_Destruction
Ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip
The Gaza genocide is the ongoing, intentional, and systematic destruction of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the
Gaza_genocide
metal band Destruction. Note: ^Released during the Neo-Destruction period. Note: ^Released during the Neo-Destruction period. "Destruction - Album Discography"
Destruction_discography
Weapon that can kill many people or cause great damage
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, or any other weapon that can kill or significantly harm many people
Weapon_of_mass_destruction
Topics referred to by the same term
Appetite for Destruction is a 1987 album by Guns N' Roses. Appetite for Destruction may also refer to: Appetite for Destruction (Ruby Isle album) (2010)
Appetite for Destruction (disambiguation)
Appetite_for_Destruction_(disambiguation)
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Driven to Destruction may refer to: Test Drive: Eve of Destruction, a 2004 racing game by the American video games studio Monster Games known in Europe
Driven_to_Destruction
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Look up self destruction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Self Destruction may refer to: Self-destructive behavior, behavior that is harmful or potentially
Self_Destruction
Monster truck
Maximum Destruction, also known as Max-D, was a monster truck team owned and operated by Tom Meents that ran as part of the Monster Jam circuit from 2000
Maximum_Destruction
Photographic printing process
Dye destruction or dye bleach is a photographic printing process, in which dyes embedded in the paper are bleached (destroyed) in processing. Because
Dye_destruction
1996 studio album by the Suicide Machines
Destruction by Definition is the debut album by the Detroit, Michigan, punk rock band the Suicide Machines, released in 1996 by Hollywood Records. It
Destruction_by_Definition
1852 painting by John Martin
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is a painting by the English painter John Martin from 1852. John Martin's painting, shows the biblical story of
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
The_Destruction_of_Sodom_and_Gomorrah
Painting by J. M. W. Turner
The Destruction of Sodom is an 1805 history painting by the British artist J.M.W. Turner. It depicts a scene from the Old Testament, the destruction of
The_Destruction_of_Sodom
American rock band
Diva Destruction is an American rock band. It was formed by singer-songwriter Debra Fogarty in 1998. Diva Destruction signed to German music label Alice
Diva_Destruction
2004 video game
Test Drive: Eve of Destruction (released as Driven to Destruction in Europe) is a 2004 racing video game developed by Monster Games and published by Atari
Test Drive: Eve of Destruction
Test_Drive:_Eve_of_Destruction
Statutory offence
Child destruction is the name of a statutory offence in England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong and in some parts of Australia. Child destruction is
Child_destruction
1992 single by Megadeth
"Symphony of Destruction" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released as a single from the band's fifth studio album, Countdown to Extinction
Symphony_of_Destruction
2016 nonfiction book by Cathy O'Neil
Weapons of Math Destruction is a 2016 American book about the societal impact of algorithms, written by Cathy O'Neil. It explores how some big data algorithms
Weapons_of_Math_Destruction
Destruction (2013) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on September
Destruction_(2013)
2021 book by Alex J. Kay
Empire of Destruction: A History of Nazi Mass Killing is a 2021 book by British historian Alex J. Kay published by Yale University Press. According to
Empire_of_Destruction
1978 BBC radio play
The Destruction Factor is a 1978 BBC radio play written by James Follett and starring T. P. McKenna, Paul Copley and Rosalind Adams. It was broadcast
The_Destruction_Factor
Place in Yukon, Canada
Destruction Bay is a small community on the Alaska Highway (historical mile 1083) in Canada's Yukon on Kluane Lake. Populated mostly by non-aboriginal
Destruction_Bay
Impact of the 13th-century Mongol conquests
Mongol conquests resulted in widespread and well-documented death and destruction throughout Eurasia, as the Mongol army invaded hundreds of cities and
Destruction under the Mongol Empire
Destruction_under_the_Mongol_Empire
2023 dam breach in Ukraine
Examples include rocket attack against Kyiv dam on 26 February 2022, the destruction of the Oskil Dam by Russian land forces in July and the missile attack
Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam
Destruction_of_the_Kakhovka_Dam
2008 video game
Sands of Destruction is a 2008 role-playing video game developed by Imageepoch and published by Sega for the Nintendo DS. It was released in Japan in
Sands_of_Destruction
Used to deter the poaching of elephants
The destruction of ivory is a technique used by governments and conservation groups to deter the poaching of elephants for their tusks and to suppress
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Damaging or destruction of works of art
Art destruction is the decay or material destruction of original works of art. This can happen willfully, accidentally, or through natural processes. Many
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2025 New Japan Pro-Wrestling event
Destruction in Kobe (2025) was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) that place at Kobe World Memorial Hall in Kobe
Destruction_in_Kobe_(2025)
Lighthouse in Washington, U.S.
Destruction Island Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse on Destruction Island, a rocky island that is part of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife
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Sandman comic characters
members of the family are: Death, Delirium, Desire, Despair, Destiny, Destruction and Dream. The Endless characters were created by Neil Gaiman and loosely
Endless_(comics)
1958 film by Karel Zeman
Invention for Destruction (Czech: Vynález zkázy) (aka The Fabulous World of Jules Verne) is a 1958 Czechoslovak black-and-white science fiction adventure
Invention_for_Destruction
Island in Washington state, US
Destruction Island (also known historically as Green Island and Isla de Dolores/Island of Sorrows) is a 30-acre (12 ha) island located approximately 3
Destruction_Island
2005 TV series or program
Path of Destruction is a 2005 made-for-TV Sci-Fi Channel original film. It concerns a nanotechnology experiment gone awry. Nanomachines accidentally released
Path_of_Destruction_(film)
Elimination of indigenous inhabitants
connected with genocide. Lemkin saw genocide as a two-stage process: (1) the destruction of the targeted group's way of life, followed by (2) the perpetrators'
Genocide of indigenous peoples
Genocide_of_indigenous_peoples
Topics referred to by the same term
Seeds of Destruction may refer to: Seeds of Destruction (book), a book written by F. William Engdahl "Seeds of Destruction" (The Outer Limits), an episode
Seeds_of_Destruction
Islamic iconoclasm has rendered a cyclic continuum of renaissance and destruction of art and culture in Afghanistan especially related to non-islamic cultures
Destruction of art in Afghanistan
Destruction_of_art_in_Afghanistan
2004 video game
Destruction Derby Arenas is a 2004 racing video game developed by Studio 33 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. Gathering
Destruction_Derby_Arenas
2013 single by Foxygen
"No Destruction" is a song by American indie rock band Foxygen. It is the third single from their third studio album We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors
No_Destruction
Allied call for the surrender of all of the armed forces of Japan during World War II
stated that, if Japan did not surrender, it would face "prompt and utter destruction." At the start of the conference, the United States delegation considered
Potsdam_Declaration
1984 studio album by Jag Panzer
Ample Destruction is the first studio album released by American power metal band Jag Panzer, released in 1984. Originally released on Azra Records (a
Ample_Destruction
The Destruction in Art Symposium (a.k.a. DIAS) was a gathering of a diverse group of international artists, poets, and scientists to London from 9–12
Destruction_in_Art_Symposium
2017 film directed by Tibor Takács
Destruction: Los Angeles is a 2017 disaster film directed by Tibor Takács. A volcano erupts near the metropolis of Los Angeles, followed by a fatal explosion
Destruction:_Los_Angeles
Cities destroyed by God in the Book of Genesis
the destruction are reminiscent of the Book of Judges' account of the Levite's concubine. "Sodom and Gomorrah" becomes a byword for destruction and desolation
Sodom_and_Gomorrah
2015 professional wrestling event
Destruction in Kobe (2015) was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on September 27, 2015,
Destruction_in_Kobe_(2015)
1989 single by The Stop the Violence Movement
"Self Destruction" is the only single by the Stop the Violence Movement, a group formed by American rapper KRS-One in 1988 in response to violence in
Self_Destruction_(song)
2013 American TV series or program
Eve of Destruction is a two-part television miniseries directed by Robert Lieberman. The miniseries was first aired in 2013. When an experiment to harvest
Eve of Destruction (miniseries)
Eve_of_Destruction_(miniseries)
8th episode of the 1st season of The Americans
"Mutually Assured Destruction" is the eighth episode of the first season of the period drama television series The Americans. It originally aired on FX
Mutually Assured Destruction (The Americans)
Mutually_Assured_Destruction_(The_Americans)
2005 video game
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is an action-adventure video game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by LucasArts for PlayStation 2 and
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
Mercenaries:_Playground_of_Destruction
American rock band
gained a local following before releasing their debut album Appetite for Destruction (1987), which initially struggled until the breakout success of the "Welcome
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Permanent downward shift on the demand curve of a commodity
Demand destruction is a permanent downward shift on the demand curve in the direction of lower demand of a commodity, such as energy products, induced
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2024 video game
Instruments of Destruction is a 2024 simulation video game developed and published by Radiangames for Windows. Ports for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series
Instruments_of_Destruction
2006 video game
Rampage: Total Destruction is a sequel to the Rampage arcade game published by Midway, and the last installment in the franchise before the firm folded
Rampage:_Total_Destruction
1839 event starting the First Opium War
‹See RfD› The destruction of opium at Humen began on 3 June 1839, lasted for 23 days, and involved the destruction of 1,000 long tons (1,016 t) of illegal
Destruction_of_opium_at_Humen
1915 film
Destruction is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Will S. Davis and starring Theda Bara. The film is now considered to be lost. Destruction
Destruction_(film)
Paramilitary units under the control of NKVD in the western Soviet Union
Extermination battalions or destruction battalions, colloquially istrebitels (истребители, "exterminators", "destroyers") abbreviated: istrebki (Russian)
Extermination_battalion
American drag performer
Evah Destruction is the stage name of Alexander Surian, an American drag performer from Texas who competed on season 3 of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula
Evah_Destruction
1598 destruction of seven Spanish settlements in South America
The Destruction of the Seven Cities (Spanish: Destrucción de las siete ciudades), in Chilean historiography was the destruction or abandonment of seven
Destruction of the Seven Cities
Destruction_of_the_Seven_Cities
Slovenian deathcore band
Within Destruction is a Slovenian deathcore band formed in 2010 in Jesenice. The band originally began as a deathcore/death metal band, before drawing
Within_Destruction
2005 studio album by Thunderstone
Tools of Destruction is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's third album. "Tool of the Devil" (Laurenne) – 4:02 "Without Wings" (Laurenne, Tornack)
Tools_of_Destruction
Environmental degradation as a result of war
The treadmill of destruction refers to the global phenomenon that the past and on-going military activities/expenditures and societal-environmental interactions
Treadmill_of_destruction
2022 dam breach in Ukraine
The destruction of the Kozarovychi Dam, which separated the reclaimed floodplain of the Irpin River from the Kyiv Reservoir, was carried out by the Armed
Destruction of the Kozarovychi Dam
Destruction_of_the_Kozarovychi_Dam
2026 Iran war airstrike
Jewish community. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) said it "regrets" the destruction of the synagogue. The synagogue was built around 1970 as testified by
Destruction of the Rafi'-Nia synagogue
Destruction_of_the_Rafi'-Nia_synagogue
The CIA interrogation videotapes destruction occurred on November 9, 2005. The videotapes were made by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
2005 CIA interrogation videotapes destruction
2005_CIA_interrogation_videotapes_destruction
Archaeological stratum showing evidence of violent or catastrophic destruction
A destruction layer is an archaeological stratum showing clear evidence of widespread burning, structural collapse, weapon finds, human remains, or other
Destruction_layer
Soviet/Ukrainian heavy strategic cargo aircraft
other aircraft were in the same hangar as the An-225 at the time of its destruction, and were also destroyed or damaged during the battle; these include
Antonov_An-225_Mriya
2015 single by Joywave
"Destruction" is a song by American indie rock band Joywave. It was released as a single from their debut studio album, How Do You Feel Now?, on March
Destruction_(song)
2021 Israeli film about the Siege of Jerusalem and destruction of the 2nd Temple
Legend of Destruction (Hebrew: אגדת חורבן, romanized: Agadat Khurban) is a 2021 animated historical drama film, directed by director Gidi Dar, who wrote
Legend_of_Destruction
2021 studio album by Bish
Going to Destruction (stylized as GOiNG TO DESTRUCTiON) is the sixth and final album by Japanese idol group Bish released through Avex Trax on August
Going_to_Destruction
Fictional character from Dragon Ball
Beerus, the God of Destruction (Japanese: 破壊神ビルス, Hepburn: Hakaishin Birusu) is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball franchise created by Akira
Beerus
2004 single by Faithless
Mass Destruction is the first single from the fourth album by British electronic music band Faithless, No Roots (2004). It was released on 31 May 2004
Mass_Destruction_(song)
1987–88 concert tour by Guns N' Roses
for Destruction Tour was a tour by the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses in 1987 and 1988 to promote their debut album Appetite for Destruction, which
Appetite_for_Destruction_Tour
2007 video game
Elements of Destruction is a video game developed by Frozen Codebase and Black Lantern Studios for Windows, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. Marty Storm, a gifted
Elements_of_Destruction
1982 album by Hanoi Rocks
Self Destruction Blues is the third album by the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, released in 1982. Although often listed as a studio album, Self Destruction
Self_Destruction_Blues
1942 film
Destruction Inc. (1942) is the thirteenth of seventeen animated Technicolor short films based upon the DC Comics character Superman. Produced by Famous
Destruction,_Inc.
Professional wrestling event
Destruction in Okayama (2015) was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on September 23, 2015
Destruction_in_Okayama_(2015)
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Egyptian
Sakmet - goddess of destruction.
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Biblical
Desolation, destruction.
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Norse
God of destruction.
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Australian, Biblical
Anathema; Devoted to Destruction
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Biblical
Destruction.
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Greek
(Ἀβαδδών) Greek name derived from Hebrew abaddown, ABADDÅŒN means "destruction, ruination." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the place of destruction. And it is a name given to the angel of the bottomless pit, the Destroyer ApollyÅn.Â
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Biblical Greek Latin
Perdition, destruction.
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Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Pure; Lord; God of Destruction; Powerful
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Czech, French, German, Hebrew, Hindu, Hungarian, Indian, Romanian
White; Within; Intelligent; Destruction
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English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : of much disputed origin, but probably from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements tal ‘destroy’ + bod ‘message’, ‘tidings’, i.e. ‘messenger of destruction’. In this form the name is also found in France, taken there apparently by English immigrants; the usual French form is Talbert.Talbot is the name of an ancient Irish family of Norman origin, which have held the earldoms of Shrewsbury and Waterford since the 15th century. They were granted the baronial estate of Malahide, near Dublin, by Henry II (1154–89), an estate that they held for over 850 years. They trace their descent from Richard de Talbott, mentioned in the Domesday Book. His son, Hugh de Talbot or Talebot’h, became governor of Plessis Castle, Normandy, France, in 1118.
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Biblical
Bramble of destruction.
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Biblical
Huntings; treasons; destructions.
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Biblical
The ancient of the people, the destruction of the people.
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Biblical
His destruction; his sword.
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Biblical
Possessor of destruction or of a thing cursed.
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Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Music; Rhythm; Decline; Tranquillity or the Lull After Destruction or the Deluge
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Hindu, Indian
Bean; Destruction
Female
Greek
(ῬαΧάβ) Variant form of Greek Rhaab, a form of Hebrew Rachab, RHACHAB means "ample, broad, spacious, wide." In the bible, this is the name of a harlot of Jericho who aided the spies in their escape and was saved from destruction.
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Biblical
Flowing with honey, the land of destruction.
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German
meaning she whose singing lures men to destruction.
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Tamil
Lukesha | லà¯à®•ேஷா   Â
King of the empire
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Muslim
Very patient, Enduring
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Hindu
One who bestows peace, Name of a himalayan peak, Abode of Shiva
Female
English
English form of French Christine, KRISTEEN means "believer" or "follower of Christ."
Male
Greek
(ΚÏÏος) Greek form of Hebrew Kowresh (Persian Kûrush), KYROS means "like the sun." In the bible, this is the name of the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great, conqueror of Babylon, who freed the captive Jews.Â
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English
English : patronymic from Pate 1.
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Arabic, Australian, French, Muslim
Right Guidance; Variant of Huda
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Arabic, Chinese, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Muslim
Brownish; Princess / Queen
Male
English
Pet form of Welsh Dafydd, TAFFY means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Union with God
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v.
Spoil, destruction, or injury, done to houses, woods, fences, lands, etc., by a tenant for life or for years, to the prejudice of the heir, or of him in reversion or remainder.
a.
To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction.
n.
The act of dividing; the singling or severing of two or more that join, or are joined, in one writ; the putting in several or separate pleas or answers by two or more disjointly; the destruction of the unity of interest in a joint estate.
v.
The act of wasting, or the state of being wasted; a squandering; needless destruction; useless consumption or expenditure; devastation; loss without equivalent gain; gradual loss or decrease, by use, wear, or decay; as, a waste of property, time, labor, words, etc.
n.
Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.
n.
One who believes in the final destruction or complete annihilation of the wicked; -- called also annihilationist.
n.
Destruction; vastation.
v. t.
The destruction or injury of a vessel by being cast on shore, or on rocks, or by being disabled or sunk by the force of winds or waves; shipwreck.
n.
The destruction of one's self; self-murder; suicide.
n.
To bring to ruin; to cause to fall to pieces and decay; to make to perish; to bring to destruction; to bring to poverty or bankruptcy; to impair seriously; to damage essentially; to overthrow.
n.
The act of saving; preservation or deliverance from destruction, danger, or great calamity.
n.
Such a change of anything as destroys it, or entirely defeats its object, or unfits it for use; destruction; overthrow; as, the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes.
n.
Destruction or surrender of anything for the sake of something else; devotion of some desirable object in behalf of a higher object, or to a claim deemed more pressing; hence, also, the thing so devoted or given up; as, the sacrifice of interest to pleasure, or of pleasure to interest.
a.
To make safe; to procure the safety of; to preserve from injury, destruction, or evil of any kind; to rescue from impending danger; as, to save a house from the flames.
n.
The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of their monuments.
v. t.
Destruction or injury of anything, especially by violence; ruin; as, the wreck of a railroad train.
n.
Wreck; ruin; destruction.
n.
That which promotes injury, decay, or destruction.
n.
Fig.: Destruction; ruin; irretrievable loss.
v.
One who saves, preserves, or delivers from destruction or danger.