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9 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Destroy' in a Sentence

"To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired; to completely ruin or eliminate." more

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The acid rain is destroying the ancient statues.
The villain in the story planned to destroy the hero's secret invention.
The storm will have been destroying coastal habitats.
The superhero used his special powers to destroy the evil robot terrorizing the city.
The careless pirate accidentally pressed the wrong button and managed to destroy their own ship.
The fierce storm threatened to destroy the old tree in our backyard.
By the end of the war, the bombings will have been destroying entire cities.
The young artist accidentally spilled paint, causing it to destroy the beautiful mural she was working on.
A single mistake can destroy years of hard work and dedication.

Destroy

dih-stroi
verbTo break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired; to completely ruin or eliminate.
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Last Updated On: March 28, 2024
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