Meaning & Definition of Destroy in English
English⟶
Destroy
/dɪstrɔɪ/
verb
1. Do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
- "The fire destroyed the house"
synonym:
- destroy,
- destruct
2. Destroy completely
- Damage irreparably
- "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
- "The tears ruined her make-up"
synonym:
- destroy,
- ruin
3. Defeat soundly
- "The home team demolished the visitors"
synonym:
- demolish,
- destroy
4. 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"
synonym:
- destroy,
- put down
Examples of using
I'll destroy it.
We'll destroy the old farms.
Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?