destroys
1. third person singular present indicative of 'destruir' - to cause something to cease to exist or to ruin completely
The hurricane destroys everything in its path.
O furacão destrói tudo em seu caminho.
2. to demolish or dismantle a structure
The construction company destroys old buildings.
A empresa de construção destrói edifícios antigos.
3. to ruin someone's hopes, plans, or reputation
That scandal destroys his political career.
Esse escândalo destrói sua carreira política.
Related Idioms & Phrases
destrói completamente - destroys completely
destrói pela raiz - destroys at the root/completely eliminates
destrói os sonhos - destroys one's dreams
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