destroy

verb

1. 1

   defeat soundly

   The home team demolished the visitors

2. 2

   put (an animal) to death

   The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid

   the sick cat had to be put down

3. 3

   destroy completely; damage irreparably

   You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!

   The tears ruined her make-up

4. 4

   do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

   The fire destroyed the house