destroy

A2
Pronunciation
/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To damage beyond use or repair.

Example Sentences
  • Hooligans destroy unprovoked.
2 Definition

To neutralize, undo a property or condition.

Example Sentences
  • Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate.
3 Definition

To put down or euthanize.

Example Sentences
  • Destroying a rabid dog is required by law.
4 Definition

To severely disrupt the well-being of (a person); ruin.

Example Sentences
  • Her divorce destroyed her; she had a nervous breakdown and was severely depressed for more than a year.
5 Definition

To defeat soundly.

6 Definition

To remove data.

Example Sentences
  • The memory leak happened because we forgot to destroy the temporary lists.
7 Definition

To sing a song poorly.

8 Definition

(antiphrasis) To exhaust duly and thus recreate or build up.

Example Sentences
  • This exercise is going to destroy all parts of your shoulders.
9 Definition

To penetrate sexually in an aggressive way.

Example Sentences
  • She got destroyed by her lover on the carpet.