destroy - English word #893

Translation

To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired.

Word origin

From Old French destruire, from Latin destruere, meaning to pull down.

Verb typeregular (destroy, destroys, destroyed)

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Here "destroy" means to break something so badly it cannot be used.

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"Destroyed" is the past form of "destroy".

careless act .

"Destroys" is the form used with he, she, or it.

break

To make something come apart into pieces, or to stop it working.

fire

The hot, bright flames that burn when something is on fire and give heat and light.

wall

A tall, flat side of a room or building, or one that stands outside.

house

A building where people live, usually a home for one family.

hurt

To cause pain to someone, or to feel pain.

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