26984 words

destroy

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used:

Examples:

Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war.
2
to kill an animal because it is ill, in pain, or dangerous
3
to damage something, esp. in a violent way, so that it can no longer be used or no longer exists:

Examples:

You can use a shredder to destroy old bank statements.
Losing his job seemed to completely destroy his confidence.

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