destroy

Verb

• put (an animal) to death
  • The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
    
  • the sick cat had to be put down
    

• defeat soundly
  • The home team demolished the visitors
    

• destroy completely; damage irreparably
  • You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
    
  • The tears ruined her make-up
    

• do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
  • The fire destroyed the house
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  put down , demolish , ruin , destruct