destroying
v. A2 Elementary US //dɪˈstɹɔɪɪŋ// UK //dɪstɹˈɔɪɪŋ// de·stroy·ing
v. to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or does not exist anymore.
v. to damage an object or system so severely that it ceases to exist or cannot be repaired. The present participle form of 'destroy'.
The fire is destroying the old wooden house.
The heavy rain is destroying the crops, which will cause food prices to rise next month.
By destroying the natural habitat of these birds, the new construction project risks driving the local population to extinction within a single decade.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.