파괴하다, 허물다
To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.
예문:
"The hurricane destroyed several coastal villages."
"The demolition crew destroyed the old factory."
섬멸하다, 처분하다
To defeat an enemy or opponent completely, or to kill an animal humanely.
예문:
"The champion destroyed his opponent in the first round."
"The stray dog had to be destroyed for safety reasons."
망치다, 파기하다
To ruin or put an end to something abstract, such as a plan, hope, or reputation.
예문:
"A single mistake destroyed her reputation."
"The new evidence destroyed the prosecutor's theory."