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destroys
[/dɪˈstrɔɪz/]
verb
destrói
1.
to cause something to cease to exist or to ruin it completely
The fire destroys the building.
O fogo destrói o edifício.
2.
to kill or put an end to someone or something
The disease destroys healthy cells.
A doença destrói as células saudáveis.
3.
to cause emotional or psychological harm; to ruin someone's life or prospects
The scandal destroys his reputation.
O escândalo destrói sua reputação.
Synonyms
demolishes
wrecks
ruins
annihilates
obliterates
devastates
Antonyms
builds
creates
constructs
preserves
restores
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
destrói
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
destrói
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
destroys the evidence
destroys all doubt
destroys the competition
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