destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
ruin completely
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- 1.
To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works.
"The fire destroyed several houses."
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The fire destroyed several houses.
The fire destroyed several houses.
Don’t let one mistake destroy your dream.
Don’t let one mistake destroy your dream.
Plastic waste can destroy ocean life.
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How do you pronounce destroy?
destroy is pronounced [/dɪˈstrɔɪ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does destroy mean?
destroy means "ruin completely". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is destroy?
destroy is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The fire destroyed several houses." — used to mean "ruin completely".
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