Answer: destroying

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESTROYINGPassing outside remodeled store, and making a mess of everything (10)
destroyingKill (a sick, savage, or unwanted animal) by humane means
destroyingPut an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
destroyingDefeat (someone) utterly
destroyingCompletely ruin or spoil (something)
destroyingRuin (someone) emotionally or spiritually
destroyingDESTROY, to demolish, also DESTRUCT