Definition of destroy

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  • destroy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • destroy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • destroy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of destroy

  • put (an animal) to death (verb)

    Examples

    1. The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid

    Synonyms

    1. put down
  • destroy completely; damage irreparably (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ruin
  • defeat soundly and humiliatingly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. demolish
  • do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The fire destroyed the house

    Synonyms

    1. destruct

See definition of destroy in Merriam Webster