Verb
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put (an animal) to death
"The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid"
"the sick cat had to be put down"
- put down -
defeat soundly
"The home team demolished the visitors"
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destroy completely
damage irreparably
"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"
"The tears ruined her make-up"
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do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
"The fire destroyed the house"