destroy

Definition

To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.

Etymology

From Middle English destroyen, from Old French destruire, Vulgar Latin *destrugō, from Classical Latin dēstruō, from dē- (“un-, de-”) + struō (“I build”).

Example Sentences

• "The earthquake destroyed several apartment complexes."
• "Hooligans destroy unprovoked."
• "Iesus answered, and said vnto them, Destroy this temple, and in three dayes I will raise it vp."

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