¡Escribe cualquier palabra!

Destroys Meaning in English

word · lemma: destroy

/dɪˈstɹɔɪz/
di-STROYZ
/dɪstɹˈɔɪz/
di-STROYZ

Definición

Causes something to cease to exist by damaging it beyond repair, or ruins something completely. Third-person singular present tense of "destroy."

Uso & Matices

Very strong verb — implies total, irreversible damage. Can be literal ("fire destroys buildings") or figurative ("jealousy destroys relationships"). Informal/slang: "destroys" can mean to defeat decisively ("she destroys the competition") or to eat enthusiastically ("he destroys a pizza").

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Fire destroys everything in its path.

basic

Pollution destroys natural habitats.

basic

Lying destroys trust between people.

basic

One careless mistake destroys months of careful planning.

natural

She absolutely destroys the competition every time she steps on the track.

natural

That kid destroys a whole pizza by himself — I've never seen anyone eat so fast.

natural