destroy
Verbs
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(v) do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
- The fire destroyed the house
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(v) destroy completely; damage irreparably
- You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
- The tears ruined her make-up
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(v) defeat soundly
- The home team demolished the visitors
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(v) put (an animal) to death
- The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
- the sick cat had to be put down