Synonyms of did in

did in

verb

past tense of do in

1

as in destroyed

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of

a business venture that was done in by poor planning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destroyed
• ruined
• demolished
• shattered
• devastated
• wrecked
• smashed
• overcame
• damaged
• pulled down
• wasted
• tore down
• rubbed out
• won (against)
• totaled
• eroded
• marred
• vaporized
• wore (away)
• extinguished
• creamed
• pulverized
• decimated
• wracked
• annihilated
• razed
• ravaged
• desolated
• crippled
• prevailed (over)
• killed
• defeated
• triumphed (over)
• removed
• injured
• broke
• crushed
• dismantled
• blasted
• nuked
• took down
• washed out
• trimmed
• blew up
• stamped (out)
• impaired
• licked
• rooted (out)
• subdued
• conquered
• surmounted
• cut down
• wiped out
• routed
• swept (away)
• mastered
• dissolved
• deteriorated
• spoiled
• blotted out
• scotched
• took out
• whipped
• harmed
• mangled
• thrashed
• clobbered
• disintegrated
• mutilated
• overmatched
• bested
• disfigured
• mowed (down)
• trounced
• defaced
• vitiated
• scoured
• beat
• sacked
• gutted
• killed off
• eradicated
• assassinated
• dynamited
• slaughtered
• obliterated
• murdered
• plundered
• disassembled
• executed
• dilapidated
• vandalized
• exterminated
• walloped
• overbore
• expunged
• looted
• drubbed
• undid
• liquidated
• effaced
• trampled
• extirpated
• snuffed (out)
• havocked
• skunked
• slew
• butchered
• pillaged
• dispatched
• despoiled
• trashed
• massacred
• felled
• zapped
• unmade
• unbuilt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• set up
• built
• put up
• constructed
• erected
• raised
• reared
• fixed
• created
• brought about
• repaired
• made
• produced
• invented
• formed
• manufactured
• established
• shaped
• assembled
• founded
• organized
• framed
• fabricated
• constituted
• forged
• molded
• patched
• instituted
• fashioned
• reconditioned
• protected
• preserved
• mended
• saved
• revamped
• doctored
• restored
• rebuilt
• reconstructed
• fathered
• conserved
• remodeled
• renovated

2

as in killed

to deprive of life

the early frost did in all of our tender plants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• killed
• destroyed
• did for
• did away with
• carried off
• claimed
• slew
• took
• made away with
• dispatched
• murdered
• felled
• cut down
• slaughtered
• put away
• took out
• croaked
• assassinated
• finished
• rubbed out
• wasted
• blotted out
• killed off
• knocked off
• bumped off
• butchered
• neutralized
• executed
• mowed
• put down
• got
• massacred
• smote
• whacked
• snuffed
• decimated
• iced
• terminated
• annihilated
• martyred
• offed
• scragged
• euthanized
• suicided

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animated
• raised
• restored
• revived
• resurrected
• nurtured
• resuscitated

3

as in assassinated

to put to death deliberately

somebody did the old man in late last night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassinated
• murdered
• did away with
• executed
• put away
• took out
• killed
• got
• dispatched
• slew
• knocked off
• bumped off
• terminated
• rubbed out
• neutralized
• liquidated
• shot down
• whacked
• destroyed
• slaughtered
• cut down
• snuffed
• carried off
• iced
• offed
• croaked
• blotted out
• claimed
• blew away
• mowed (down)
• wiped out
• shot
• eliminated
• smote
• butchered
• felled
• massacred
• eradicated
• exterminated
• zapped
• annihilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raised
• restored
• revived
• animated
• resurrected
• resuscitated

4

as in wore

to use up all the physical energy of

the long day of hard work really did me in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wore
• killed
• tired
• exhausted
• did up
• drained
• wore out
• burned out
• busted
• knocked out
• washed out
• wearied
• tuckered (out)
• harassed
• fatigued
• wore to a frazzle
• outwore
• wasted
• broke
• frazzled
• fagged
• weakened
• debilitated
• sapped
• enfeebled
• enervated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• rejuvenated
• invigorated
• vitalized
• unwound

5

as in cheated

to rob by the use of trickery or threats

too savvy an investor to be done in by preposterous claims of astronomical returns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheated
• plucked
• squeezed
• stung
• hustled
• stuck
• did
• beat
• screwed
• ripped off
• choused
• shook down
• took to the cleaners
• took for a ride
• thimblerigged
• victimized
• deceived
• bled
• sold a bill of goods to
• mulcted
• defrauded
• reamed
• shortchanged
• diddled
• shorted
• conned
• rooked
• fiddled
• exploited
• swindled
• hosed
• skinned
• tricked
• fleeced
• bilked
• flimflammed
• chiseled
• euchred
• stiffed
• cozened
• suckered
• skunked
• gaffed
• betrayed
• fooled
• nobbled
• wrenched
• clipped
• extorted
• roped (in)
• gouged
• overcharged
• wrung
• nicked
• milked
• soaked
• wrested
• gulled
• duped
• fast-talked
• bitched
• bamboozled
• double-crossed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of did in

Throughout the case, Google has taken the same position as Microsoft did in its day. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Taking advantage of optimal hitting conditions, as the Cubs did in Tuesday’s 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres amid the 92-degree Chicago heat, is another way to support the pitching staff. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Not unlike how Motown founder Berry Gordy did in the 1950s and ’60s, developing the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5, and through the process, bringing Black music and culture to the world. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 June 2026

While teams like the Spurs and Thunder are assembled to contend for years to come, the league's most recent collective bargaining agreement introduced a second-apron luxury tax that prevents teams from stockpiling talent the way the Heat and Warriors did in the 2010s. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026

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But with its season on the line, that is exactly what Georgia did in order to knock out Texas with a 2-0 win. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 17 June 2026

There is a reason no states have adopted a practice act like AB 1796 envisions since Nevada and Louisiana did in the 1990s. — Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

Colorado shot the puck more than Vegas did in this series. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026