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to destroy
01
destruir
to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Transitive: to destroy sth
Ejemplos
Yesterday, the fire tragically destroyed the old library, consuming many valuable books.
Ayer, el incendio destruyó trágicamente la antigua biblioteca, consumiendo muchos libros valiosos.
02
destruir, arrasar
to cause someone severe emotional or spiritual harm
Transitive: to destroy sb
Ejemplos
Losing his lifelong partner destroyed him emotionally, and he withdrew from everyone.
Perder a su compañero de toda la vida lo destruyó emocionalmente, y se alejó de todos.
03
destruir, arrasar
to completely defeat or overpower someone
Transitive: to destroy an opponent
Ejemplos
The invasion destroyed the enemy forces, leaving them with no means to fight back.
La invasión destruyó a las fuerzas enemigas, dejándolas sin medios para contraatacar.
04
sacrificar, eutanasiar
to end the life of an animal in a way intended to minimize suffering
Transitive: to destroy an animal
Ejemplos
The farmer decided to destroy the sick cow to prevent the disease from spreading.
El granjero decidió destruir la vaca enferma para evitar que la enfermedad se propagara.
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