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discreate

American  
[dis-kree-eyt] / ˌdɪs kriˈeɪt /

verb (used with object)

discreated, discreating

  1. to reduce to nothing; annihilate.

Other Word Forms

  • discreation noun

Etymology

Origin of discreate

First recorded in 1560–70; dis- 1 + create

Example Sentences

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A discreate Seruant shall haue rule ouer an vnthriftie Sonne, and he shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.

From Project Gutenberg

I hope they have bin more discreate and wyse Then with the hazard of my boates and netts To indanger theire owne lyves.

From Project Gutenberg

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