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    Destruye (en. Destroy)

    /destruˈjwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something cease to exist.
    Fire destroys everything in its path.
    El fuego destruye todo a su paso.
    To ruin or undo something that was in good condition.
    The storm destroys the crops in the field.
    La tormenta destruye los cultivos del campo.
    To completely eliminate something.
    War destroys entire cities.
    La guerra destruye ciudades enteras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'destruere', composed of 'de-' and 'struere' which means 'to build'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destroy the evidence
    Eliminate evidence that could incriminate.
    destruye la evidencia
    destroy the myth
    To overturn a false belief or idea.
    destruye el mito
    destroy the fear
    To overcome a fear or insecurity.
    destruye el miedo

    Related Words

    destruction
    Action of destroying.
    destrucción
    destroyer
    That destroys something.
    destructor
    to destroy
    Verb from the root of 'destroys'.
    destruir

    Slang Meanings

    To end something impressively.
    That party destroys everything I have lived.
    Esa fiesta destruye todo lo que he vivido.
    To make someone feel a great surprise.
    That twist in the movie blows my mind.
    Ese giro en la película destruye mi mente.