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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

destroy

/dɪˈstɔɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does destroy mean?

verb

To cause something to be completely ruined or damaged, or to make something cease to exist. To break or shatter something into pieces.

Example

"The storm destroyed the entire neighborhood, leaving nothing but rubble behind."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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