Destroy - Definition

v 1: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The
fire destroyed the house" [syn: destroy, destruct]
2: destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my
car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her
make-up" [syn: destroy, ruin]
3: defeat soundly; "The home team demolished the visitors" [syn:
demolish, destroy]
4: put (an animal) to death; "The customs agents destroyed the
dog that was found to be rabid"; "the sick cat had to be put
down" [syn: destroy, put down]