 destroy |
||
| 1. | [ verb ] do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of | |
| Synonyms: | destruct | |
| Examples: | "The fire destroyed the house" |
|
| Related terms: | unmake eliminate level demolish uproot wipe_out disassemble end fracture kill self-destroy dilapidate demyelinate destruct interdict destruction | |
| 2. | [ verb ] destroy completely; damage irreparably | |
| Synonyms: | ruin | |
| Examples: | "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!" "The tears ruined her make-up" |
|
| Related terms: | burn bust_up break lay_waste_to consume devour subvert break harry explode rape shipwreck kick_in wash_out get do_a_job_on vandalize destruction destroyer destroyer ruin laying_waste | |
| 3. | [ verb ] defeat soundly | |
| Synonyms: | demolish | |
| Examples: | : "The home team demolished the visitors" |
|
| Related terms: | overcome swallow cut_to_ribbons smash demolition | |
| 4. | [ verb ] as of animals | |
| Examples: | : "The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid" |
|
| Related terms: | kill | |
| Similar spelling: |
destroyer destroyed dexterity dexter dextrously dystrophy dextrous dextrose destruct destress dextrorse dexterous |
|
