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   demolish

   /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

   verb

   • 1. pull or knock down (a building): "the house was demolished to make way for the shopping centre" Similar knock downpull downtear downbring downdestroyflattenrazeraze to the groundlevelreduce to ruinsbulldozebreak uptoppleblow upblow to bits/piecesobliterateannihilatewipe off the face of the earthwipe off the mapdismantledisassembleinformal:totaldated:throw downrare:unbuildOpposite buildconstruct
   • ▪ comprehensively refute (an argument or its proponent): "I looked forward keenly to demolishing my opponent" Similar destroyruinwreckput an end tosmashcrushsquelchsquashrefutedisproveprove wrongdiscreditoverturnexplodegive the lie todrive a coach and horses throughinformal:shoot full of holesblow sky-highblow out of the waterdo forOpposite confirmstrengthen
   • ▪ overwhelmingly defeat (a player or team): "Arsenal demolished City 3–0" Similar defeat utterlybeat hollowwin a resounding victory overcrushdrubroutgive someone a drubbingoverwhelminformal:hammerclobberthrashpastegive someone a pastingwhippoundpulverizedestroyannihilatewipe the floor withtake to the cleanersmake mincemeat ofslaughtermurdermassacrecrucifyflattenturn inside outrun rings aroundstuffshellacblow outcreamskunkown
   • ▪ eat up (food) quickly: "Brown was busy demolishing a sausage roll" Similar devoureat (up)consumeguzzlegobblewolf downpolish offfinish offgulp downboltinformal:put awaynoshget outside ofpack awayshovel downscoff (down)stuff one's face withstuff oneself withpig oneself onpig out onsinkgollopshiftget one's laughing gear roundscarf (down/up)snarf (down/up)inhalerare:ingurgitate

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French démoliss-, lengthened stem of démolir, from Latin demoliri, from de- (expressing reversal) + moliri ‘construct’ (from moles ‘mass’).

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   • 1. demolisher noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMOLISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEMOLISH definition: 1. to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   They demolished the other team 51–7. Recent Examples on the Web But in the weeks that followed, organizations such as COPS/Metro and the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center raised concerns that the project was being rushed without enough consideration for the people whose homes would be demolished.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMOLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To demolish something such as a building means to destroy it completely. A storm moved directly over the island, demolishing buildings and flooding streets. [ VERB noun ]

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMOLITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEMOLITION definition: 1. the act of destroying something such as a building: 2. the act of proving that an argument or…. Learn more.

6. englia.app › definition › demolishdemolish - Definition & Meaning | Englia

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   demolish - verb 1. To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion. 2. To defeat, refute, discredit, or consume utterly (…

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › demolishDEMOLISH Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for DEMOLISH: destroy, raze, smash, ruin, tear down, unbuild, pull down, wreck; Antonyms of DEMOLISH: build, construct, erect, raise, put up, restore, rebuild, renew

8. sentence.yourdictionary.com › demolishExamples of "Demolish" in a Sentence | YourDictionary.com

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   Before you demolish your kitchen to completely remodel it, take stock of your home improvement skills. 56. 44. The plan is to demolish the shops and build a new hypermarket in their place. 19. 10. Rather than demolish two elm trees in the park a giant domed glass ceiling was built around them. 14.

9. alsyedconstruction.com › what-is-demolition-in-constructionWhat is Demolition in Construction? - AlSyed Construction Company...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Understanding Demolition in Construction. Demolition is the process of tearing down existing structures to make way for new construction or to remove hazardous or obsolete buildings. It is a complex operation that requires detailed planning and expertise to ensure safety and efficiency.

10. grammarbeast.com › demolish-vs-demolitionDemolish vs Demolition: Which One Is The Correct One?

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    Define demolish: To demolish is to completely destroy or ruin a building, structure, or object. This process involves tearing down and breaking apart the materials that make up the item in question. Demolishing a structure typically involves using heavy machinery such as bulldozers, wrecking balls, or explosives to bring it down.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › demolishDemolish - definition of demolish by The Free Dictionary

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    Define demolish. demolish synonyms, demolish pronunciation, demolish translation, English dictionary definition of demolish. tr.v. de·mol·ished , de·mol·ish·ing , de·mol·ish·es 1. To tear down or break apart the structure of; raze. See Synonyms at destroy. 2. To do away with...