definition of
destroy

[1] #1 destroy v. [destruct] do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire destroyed the house". wn

[2] #2 destroy v. [ruin] destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up". wn

[3] #3 destroy v. [demolish] defeat soundly; "The home team demolished the visitors". wn

[4] #4 destroy v. [put down] 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". wn