deutschdictionary
verb
(TO CAUSE SOMETHING TO CEASE TO EXIST)
The flood can destroy houses. - Die Flut kann Häuser zerstören.
(TO DAMAGE SOMETHING SEVERELY)
The storm can ruin the vacation. - Der Sturm kann den Urlaub ruinieren.
(TO CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO SOMETHING)
The accident wrecked the car. - Der Unfall hat das Auto wrecked.
(TO TEAR DOWN A STRUCTURE COMPLETELY)
The city plans to demolish the old building. - Die Stadt plant, das alte Gebäude zu demolieren.
(TO CAUSE SEVERE AND OVERWHELMING SHOCK OR GRIEF)
The war has devastated the country. - Der Krieg hat das Land verwüstet.