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destroy

verbgeneral usecommon/dɨʃ.'tɾu.ɐ/des·tru·a

Definition

1

To cause (something) to cease to exist or function; to damage irreparably.

Usage examples

I hope he doesn't destroy the project.
Destroy those confidential documents immediately!

Common combinations

destroy evidencedestroy completelyorder to destroy