destroy

v 1: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire

destroyed the house"

2: destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my

car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her

make-up" [syn: {ruin}]

3: defeat soundly: "The home team demolished the visitors"

[syn: {demolish}]

4: as of animals: "The customs agents destroyed the dog that

was found to be rabid"