do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; The fire destroyed the house

[ Syn: destruct ]

destroy completely; damage irreparably; You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up

[ Syn: ruin ]

defeat soundly; The home team demolished the visitors

[ Syn: demolish ]

put (an animal) to death; The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid; the sick cat had to be put down

[ Syn: put down ]