destroy

/dɪstɹˈɔ‍ɪ/

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/

to destroy

MAIN VERB

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

synonyms : destruct

destroy completely; damage irreparably

synonyms : ruin

defeat soundly and humiliatingly

synonyms : demolish

put (an animal) to death

synonyms : put down

Examples

1. And in the last analysis it's going to destroy our country.

2. Remember, an ant may destroy a whole dam.

3. The cancer patient underwent radiation therapy to target and destroy cancer cells.

4. So combining smaller firms will, in fact, destroy value.