destroyed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
   destroy; destruct.
   
   • The fire destroyed the house
2. verb destroy completely; damage irreparably
   destroy; ruin.
   
   • You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
   • The tears ruined her make-up
3. verb defeat soundly
   demolish; destroy.
   
   • The home team demolished the visitors
4. verb put (an animal) to death
   destroy; put down.
   
   • The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
   • the sick cat had to be put down
5. adjective spoiled or ruined or demolished
   
   • war left many cities destroyed
   • Alzheimer's is responsible for her destroyed mind
6. adjective satellite destroyed physically or morally
   ruined.
   

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