destroy

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do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
"The fire destroyed the house"
destroy, destruct
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destroy completely; damage irreparably
"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
destroy, ruin
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defeat soundly
"The home team demolished the visitors"
demolish, destroy
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"
destroy, put down