Dictionary Check: destroy

"destroy" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

verb

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

Example: "The fire destroyed the house"
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verb

destroy completely; damage irreparably

Example: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
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verb

defeat soundly and humiliatingly

Example: "The home team demolished the visitors"
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verb

put (an animal) to death

Example: "The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid"
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