destroy
//dɪˈstrɔɪ//
Verb
destroyInfinitive
destroyPresent tense
destroyedPast tense
destroyedPast participle
destroyingPresent participle
destroysThird-person singular
1
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used or repaired
The fire destroyed the entire building.
2
to ruin someone emotionally or defeat them completely
The scandal destroyed his political career.
3
to kill an animal, especially because it is sick or dangerous
The injured horse had to be destroyed.