de·stroy 
/dɪˈstroɪ/ verb
de·stroys; de·stroyed; de·stroy·ing /dɪˈstroɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something)
▪ Eventually our problems with money destroyed our marriage. ▪ All the files were deliberately destroyed. ▪ The disease destroys the body's ability to fight off illness. : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired ▪ The bomb blast destroyed the village. ▪ The scandal destroyed [=ruined] his reputation. ▪ The building was partially destroyed [=demolished] by fire. 2 : to kill (an animal) especially because it is sick, injured, or dangerous
▪ The dog had to be destroyed since its owner could not prevent it from attacking people. 3 informal : to defeat (someone or something) easily or completely
▪ They destroyed [=demolished] the other team 51–7.
▪ Eventually our problems with money destroyed our marriage. ▪ All the files were deliberately destroyed. ▪ The disease destroys the body's ability to fight off illness. : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired ▪ The bomb blast destroyed the village. ▪ The scandal destroyed [=ruined] his reputation. ▪ The building was partially destroyed [=demolished] by fire.
▪ The dog had to be destroyed since its owner could not prevent it from attacking people.
▪ They destroyed [=demolished] the other team 51–7.
