destroying

'destroying'

[destroy.v.01] as in: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

Examples:
The fire destroyed the house

'destroying'

[destroy.v.02] as in: destroy completely; damage irreparably

Examples:
You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
The tears ruined her make-up

'destroying'

[demolish.v.03] as in: defeat soundly

Examples:
The home team demolished the visitors

'destroying'

[destroy.v.04] as in: put (an animal) to death

Examples:
The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
the sick cat had to be put down

Origins

					destroying (English)
├── -ing (English)
│   ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── destroy (English)
    └── destroyen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── destruire (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── destruere (Latin)

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