Examples: The fire destroyed the house
Examples: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank! The tears ruined her make-up
Examples: The home team demolished the visitors
Examples: The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid the sick cat had to be put down
destroy (English)└── destroyen (Middle English (1100-1500)) └── destruire (Old French (842-ca. 1400)) └── destruere (Latin)
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