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destroying

verb/dɨʃ.tɾu.ˈĩ.du/medium

des·tru·in·do

Definition

Present participle of the verb 'to destroy'. Indicates an ongoing action of destruction.
The hurricane is destroying coastal towns.
He kept destroying his old paintings.

Etymology

Forma do verbo 'destruir' (do latim 'destruere') no gerúndio.

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