destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
verb
- To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used.
- The earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city.
- Fire destroyed the old barn before the firefighters arrived.
- If you leave the milk out too long, the heat will destroy it.
- To end the existence or effectiveness of something (e.g., a plan, hope, or reputation).
- The bad review destroyed the restaurant's reputation overnight.
- Her careless comment destroyed the friendly atmosphere in the room.
- The scandal destroyed his chances of winning the election.
- To defeat someone completely in a game, competition, or argument.
- She destroyed his argument with just a few facts.
- The champion destroyed all challengers in the boxing tournament.
- Our team destroyed the opponents 10–0 in the final match.
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