1. causing something to be completely ruined or no longer existing
Usage: present participle of destroy

Examples

• The hurricane is destroying homes along the coast.
• Pollution is slowly destroying the coral reef.
• The fire was destroying everything in its path.
• Critics accused the policy of destroying small businesses.
• The army began destroying the enemy’s supply lines.
• Termites are destroying the wooden foundation.
• The scandal is destroying his political career.