General Opposites:
* Destroy: This is the most direct opposite, meaning to break down or demolish.
* Deconstruct: This implies taking something apart and analyzing its components, the opposite of building something up.
* Demolish: This is similar to destroy, but emphasizes the complete destruction of a structure.
* Disassemble: This means to take something apart, typically into its individual components.
Context-Specific Opposites:
* Decompose: If you are talking about constructing a theory, the opposite might be to decompose it into its individual parts.
* Disrupt: If you are talking about constructing a system, the opposite might be to disrupt it.
* Abandon: If you are talking about constructing a project, the opposite might be to abandon it.
To find the most appropriate opposite, consider the specific meaning of "construct" in the sentence you are using it in.