What is the meaning of destroy?

verb

• Do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of.
  • usage: "The fire destroyed the house"
  • synonyms: destruct
• Destroy completely; damage irreparably.
  • usage: "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
  • synonyms: ruin
• Defeat soundly.
  • usage: "The home team demolished the visitors"
  • synonyms: demolish
• 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"
  • synonyms: put down