Destroy vs Raze

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Destroy

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

Raze

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Mais comum: Destroy

	Destroy	Raze
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //reɪz// 🇺🇸 //reɪz//
Significado	arruinar completamente ou fazer com que algo deixe de existir to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist	To completely destroy a building or area.
Exemplo	The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough.	The city decided to raze the abandoned factory to make space for a new park.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	-
Classe gramatical	verb
Colocações	completely, entirely, totally, can, could, etc., an attempt to destroy something, be capable of destroying something, be intent on destroying something, humanely, have to be destroyed	raze to the ground, raze a building, raze a village, raze a structure, raze a site
Antônimos	build, create, construct	build, erect
Erros comuns	Using with a non-physical object, like 'destroy a feeling' - should say 'hurt' or 'damage'., Confusing with 'create' - opposite meanings but can confuse learners., Using in a passive voice incorrectly, like 'was destroyed by him' which can sound confusing.	Confused with 'raise' which means to lift up., Incorrectly uses 'raze' for non-destructive contexts., Mixing up the spelling with similar-sounding words.
Notas de uso	Use 'destruir' para se referir a causar danos ou ruína completos. É adequado na maioria dos contextos, mas evite usá-lo levianamente em conversas casuais para descrever danos menores, pois pode soar excessivamente dramático. Use 'destroy' when referring to causing complete damage or ruin. It's suitable in most contexts but avoid using it lightly in casual conversations to describe minor damage, as it may sound overly dramatic.	Often used in formal contexts related to construction or destruction. Not appropriate for casual conversation.

Veja em clipes reais

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

-Destroy it! -No.

those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers.

Search and destroy.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

-Destroy it! -No.

those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers.

Destroy

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

He will raze Minas Tirith to the ground...

Raze

Perguntas frequentes: Destroy vs Raze

Qual é a diferença entre Destroy e Raze?

Destroy: to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist Raze: To completely destroy a building or area.

Qual é mais comum: Destroy e Raze?

Destroy é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Destroy: The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough. Raze: The city decided to raze the abandoned factory to make space for a new park.

Posso usar Destroy e Raze de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Destroy e Raze são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.