destroy property

Frequency: 6.87.5 per million words

to damage property so badly that it cannot be repaired

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Examples (10)

  • The rioters began to destroy property in the city center.
  • Vandalism that destroys property is a serious criminal offense.
  • The fire completely destroyed the property within minutes.
  • He was charged with intent to destroy property belonging to the state.
  • Valuable property was destroyed during the catastrophic earthquake.
  • The insurance policy covers anyone who accidentally destroys property.
  • They were strictly warned not to destroy any private property.
  • Angry protesters threatened to destroy government property.
  • The floodwaters destroyed several commercial properties along the river.
  • It is illegal to intentionally destroy someone else's property.