destroy

Verbs

  • (v) do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
    • The fire destroyed the house
    destruct,
  • (v) destroy completely; damage irreparably
    • You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
    • The tears ruined her make-up
    ruin,
  • (v) defeat soundly
    • The home team demolished the visitors
    demolish,
  • (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
    put down,

Synonyms

destruct ruin demolish put down

Words of close approximity

destroyable destroyed destroyer destroyer escort destroying angel