ENGLISH: destroy - CREOLE: detwi



Overview of verb destroy



The verb destroy has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)



1. (48) destroy, destruct -- (do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire destroyed the house")

2. (28) destroy, ruin -- (destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up")

3. (2) demolish, destroy -- (defeat soundly; "The home team demolished the visitors")

4. destroy -- (put to death; "The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid")

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