destroy

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, приводящего к прекращению существования чего-либо или его полному разрушению.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to cease to exist or be completely ruined.

1. Damage beyond repairA2formal

   To damage something so severely that it cannot be repaired or used again.

   Разрушить

   • The earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city.
   • Fire destroyed the entire forest.
   • The storm destroyed their crops.

   Synonymsannihilatedemolishdevastateravageruinshattersmashtotaltrashwastewreck

   Antonymsbuildconstructcreatefixrepairrestore

2. End or ruin completelyB1formal

   To put an end to something, such as a plan, hope, or reputation.

   Разрушить

   • The scandal destroyed his political career.
   • The bad review destroyed her confidence.
   • The accident destroyed their dreams of traveling.

   Synonymsannihilatecrushdemolishdevastateextinguishruinshatterwreck

   Antonymsbuildconstructcreateestablishpreserveprotectrepairrestorestrengthensupport

3. Kill or eliminateB2formal

   To kill an animal, especially one that is dangerous or unwanted.

   Уничтожить

   • The farmer had to destroy the rabid dog.
   • The hunters destroyed the pack of wolves.
   • The vet recommended destroying the injured animal.

   Synonymsculldispatcheliminateexterminateput downput to sleep