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to destroy
01
destruir, arrasar
to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Transitive: to destroy sth
Exemplos
Right now, the construction work is actively destroying the natural habitat of some endangered species.
No momento, o trabalho de construção está ativamente destruindo o habitat natural de algumas espécies ameaçadas de extinção.
02
destruir, arrasar
to cause someone severe emotional or spiritual harm
Transitive: to destroy sb
Exemplos
The relentless bullying at school destroyed her emotionally, leaving her deeply scarred.
O bullying implacável na escola destruiu-a emocionalmente, deixando-a profundamente marcada.
03
destruir, arrasar
to completely defeat or overpower someone
Transitive: to destroy an opponent
Exemplos
The invasion destroyed the enemy forces, leaving them with no means to fight back.
A invasão destruiu as forças inimigas, deixando-as sem meios para revidar.
04
sacrificar, eutanasiar
to end the life of an animal in a way intended to minimize suffering
Transitive: to destroy an animal
Exemplos
The wildlife officers destroyed the injured bear to spare it prolonged suffering.
Os agentes da vida selvagem destruíram o urso ferido para poupá-lo de um sofrimento prolongado.
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