Dictionary definition · destroy
verb
- do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of"The fire destroyed the house"
- destroy completely; damage irreparably"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
- defeat soundly and humiliatingly"The home team demolished the visitors"
- put (an animal) to death"The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).