Definitions for destroy
Overview of verb destroy
The verb destroy has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (42) destroy, destruct
(do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire destroyed the house")
2. (28) destroy, ruin
(destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up")
3. (2) demolish, destroy
(defeat soundly; "The home team demolished the visitors")
4. destroy, put down
(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")
