Below,chartInstancehere are some examples of verbs that are commonly used to describe actions of mass destruction.
Remember, these verbs are not just limited to literal destruction. They can also be used metaphorically to describe the emotional toll of something on your mental health.
Example: "The news of the breakup extirpated me, and I'm still feeling its effects."
Or, "The annihilation of my social life was a real thing after I moved to the city."