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