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The correct spelling is destroy.
How to pronounce destroy
/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
verbIPA: /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
Say it like: Des-troee
The correct spelling is destroy. To damage beyond use or repair. For example: "Hooligans destroy unprovoked."
Usage Examples
“Hooligans destroy unprovoked.”
“Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate.”
“Destroying a rabid dog is required by law.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To damage beyond use or repair.
- 2.To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
- 3.To put down or euthanize.
- 4.To severely disrupt the well-being of (a person); ruin.
- 5.To defeat soundly.
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