word
Destroy
Dih-STROY
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
destroy
Dictionary meaning
Defeat soundly.
Examples
- The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid.
- The fire destroyed the house.
Synonyms: demolish
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