destroy in Greek
destroy in Greek is καταστρέφω, αφανίζω — destroy means to damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
destroy in Greek
καταστρέφω
Pronounced: katastrefo
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
αφανίζω
Pronounced: afanizo
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.
What does "destroy" mean?
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verb To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
"The fire destroyed the entire warehouse."
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verb To defeat someone completely and overwhelmingly.
"The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets."
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verb To kill an animal deliberately, usually for humane or safety reasons.
"The injured horse had to be destroyed."
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destroy in a sentence
- The fire destroyed the entire warehouse.
- A single bug destroyed months of work on the project.
- The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets.
- The injured horse had to be destroyed.
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What is "destroy" in Greek?
"destroy" in Greek is καταστρέφω, αφανίζω. destroy means: To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
How do you pronounce καταστρέφω?
"destroy" in Greek is καταστρέφω, pronounced "katastrefo".
How do you use "destroy" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire destroyed the entire warehouse." In Greek, "destroy" is καταστρέφω, αφανίζω.
Are there other ways to say "destroy" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "destroy": καταστρέφω, αφανίζω.
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