1. to damage something so badly that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘destroy’
2. to kill a person or animal
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘destroy’
3. to ruin someone emotionally or end something completely
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘destroy’

Examples

• The fire destroys everything in its path.
• Acid rain destroys the forest ecosystem.
• The hurricane destroys coastal homes every year.
• This news destroys all our hopes for peace.
• The scandal destroys his political career.
• Neglect destroys even the strongest relationships.