War Terminology

verb to cause severe damage to something, rendering it unusable or unrepairable

• The hurricane destroyed many homes in the coastal town.
• The fire totally destroyed the old barn.
• That party last night destroyed me, I'm so tired.
• The gossip destroyed her reputation in the small town.

noun a person who is not engaging in or supporting active warfare

adjective not engaging in or supporting active warfare

• The Geneva Conventions protect the rights of noncombatants during times of war.
• During the conflict, the noncombatants were evacuated to safety.
• The noncombatants were kept out of harm's way.
• In the corporate world, the noncombatants are the support staff who keep things running smoothly.

noun the action of giving up or yielding to a higher power or authority

verb to give up or yield to a higher power or authority

• The soldier decided to surrender to the enemy forces.
• I think it's time for you to surrender and admit defeat.
• Just surrender already, there's no point in fighting.
• Sometimes it's better to surrender to the flow of life rather than resist it.