destroy
verb/dɨʃˈtɾu.ɐ̃w̃/low
des·tru·am
Definition
Third person plural of the present subjunctive of the verb 'to destroy'. Expresses the action of causing ruin or annihilation, in a hypothetical, desired, or doubtful manner.
It is important that they do not destroy the historical documents.
I fear that the fires may destroy the forest.
Etymology
Do latim 'destruĕre'.