destroy as in do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

• "The fire destroyed the house"

Synonyms

• destructdestroy (one's own missile or rocket); do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

destroy as in destroy completely

• "damage irreparably"
• "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
• "The tears ruined her make-up"

Synonyms

• ruinan irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; a ruined building; the process of becoming dilapidated ; an event that results in destruction ; failure that results in a loss of position or reputation ; destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined ; destroy completely; destroy or cause to fail; reduce to bankruptcy; reduce to ruins; deprive of virginity; fall into ruin

destroy as in defeat soundly and humiliatingly

• "The home team demolished the visitors"

Synonyms

• demolishdestroy completely; ruin or destroy; eat up completely, as with great appetite; defeat soundly and humiliatingly

destroy as in 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"

Synonyms

• put downcause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place; put in a horizontal position; cause to come to the ground; reduce in worth or character, usually verbally; remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave; put (an animal) to death; put down in writing; make a record of