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destroy

The correct spelling is destroy.

How to pronounce destroy

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To damage beyond use or repair.
  2. 2.To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
  3. 3.To put down or euthanize.
  4. 4.To severely disrupt the well-being of (a person); ruin.
  5. 5.To defeat soundly.

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