to break (something) to pieces; make (something) useless; put an end to (hopes, a career etc)

demolish, devastate

to ruin (a place) completely

demolish, destroy

(to use) a heavy frame with metal teeth or discs for breaking up (ground) after ploughing

sack

to attack (a country etc) frequently; to annoy or worry (a person)

pester, annoy

to search (a place) untidily and thoroughly

turn inside out in search; ravage

a destructive effect; to damage (something) badly

destroy, ransack