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Having been ruined, broken or damaged, especially beyond repair
“The community was stunned silent when they arrived to see the destroyed buildings.”
No longer present or existing
In a state of disrepair or dilapidation
Feeling, or appearing, pitifully sad or miserable
(of a person) Ruined by a disastrous or devastating setback or reverse
Having been broken
Destined to fail or have bad luck
Rendered incapable of functioning or devoid of energy
Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified
Characterized, or marked, by much busy (or stressful) activity
To have deprived of life
“Farmers were forced to destroy their cattle following an outbreak of the deadly disease.”
Past tense for to cause significant damage or destruction to
“The flood and strong winds would completely destroy the building.”
Past tense for to ruin or put an end to something
“Though professed, he was not a priest when the persecutor strove to destroy his hopes of religious life.”
Past tense for to severely disrupt the well-being or condition of
“According to activists, emissions from nearby factories will slowly destroy the environment.”
Past tense for to put an end to
“Cersei was determined to destroy Margaery for being the younger, better version of her in every way.”
Past tense for to defeat soundly
“The team of professional players would destroy their amateur opponents in a one-sided, and rather pointless, game.”
(of plans made) Past tense for to prevent or sabotage
“The horrible weather would destroy our plans for a weekend by the beach.”
Past tense for to overwhelm the composure of
“The constant criticisms failed to destroy him due to his thick skin.”
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