Meaning ofdestroyin English

Verb

1. to damage beyond repair; render useless
   The fire destroyed the entire building.
2. to utterly defeat or crush; overwhelm
   The company's reputation was destroyed by the scandal.
3. to severely harm someone's well-being; ruin
   The bullying at school destroyed the child's confidence.
4. to defeat someone thoroughly; outdo
   The new policy will destroy the opponent's chance of winning.
5. to neutralize or undo a property
   The acid can destroy the metal's protective coating.
6. to put down or end something's existence
   The government's decision destroyed the hopes of the local community.
7. to delete or erase data (permanently)
   The user accidentally clicked the button and destroyed all her important files.