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destroyed

The correct spelling is destroyed.

How to pronounce destroyed

/dɪˈstɹɔɪd/
verb

IPA: /dɪˈstɹɔɪd/

Say it like: Des-tro-yed

The correct spelling is destroyed. 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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.(particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.

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