destroy
🇺🇸
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
verb
A2
to damage something so badly that it is gone or cannot be used
The fire will destroy the old building completely.
R
to ruin someone's life or reputation completely
The scandal could destroy his career and reputation.
R
to kill an animal because it is sick or not wanted
The vet had to destroy the badly injured dog.
translation
to damage something so badly that it is gone or cannot be used; to ruin someone's life or reputation completely; to kill an animal because it is sick or not wanted
Word Forms
3rd Present
destroys
Past
destroyed
Perfect
destroyed
Progressive
destroying