Definition: defeat soundly
Usage: The home team demolished the visitors
Definition: put (an animal) to death
Usage: The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid; the sick cat had to be put down
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up
Definition: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
Usage: The fire destroyed the house