Synonyms for

Trashed

Verb / træʃt / Another word for trashed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to damage or destroy something completely

Synonyms & similar words

junk scrap pan tearapart trash destroyed wrecked ruined demolished smashed bashed crushed devastated obliterated shattered vandalized damaged desecrated disfigured defaced mutilated defiled marred spoiled blighted

Synonyms by register

Formal

ruined destroyed demolished obliterated

Informal

wrecked destroyed messed up ruined busted

Literary

despoiled ravaged devastated

Antonyms

cherished valued preserved protected maintained revered honored

Common collocations

  • completely trashed
  • utterly trashed
  • trashed the place
  • trashed the car
  • trashed the apartment
  • trashed the hotel room
  • trashed the computer

Word family

noun trash
verb trash
adjective trashed

Usage note

Primarily used informally to mean severely damaged or destroyed. Can also refer to being heavily intoxicated.

Example sentences

  1. He trashed his car in the accident.
  2. I trashed my old clothes when I got new ones.
  3. The bullies trashed the school playground.
  4. She was so angry that she trashed her ex-boyfriend's belongings.
  5. The storm trashed the garden.

Quotes

  • I don't believe in being destructive or trashing things, but natural wear and tear and time creates a patina. - Lauren Hutton
  • I don't want to be trashed because of my sexuality. - Megan Rapinoe
  • I don't want to be trashed for being a woman and wanting to do things. - Megan Rapinoe

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