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demolish

[dih-mol-ish] / dɪˈmɒl ɪʃ /
VERB
destroy; consume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annihilate bulldoze crush decimate devastate dilapidate dismantle flatten obliterate overturn pulverize raze ruin smash smash up trash wreck
STRONG
break burst crack defeat devour eat level overthrow sink torpedo total undo wax wrack
WEAK
gobble up knock down put away put in toilet take apart take out tear down wipe off map
Antonyms
STRONGEST
build construct create help lose raise
STRONG
fasten fix mend strengthen surrender
WEAK
produce rebuild repair restore

Example Sentences

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Raymond Barlow, from the council's building standards team, told BBC Scotland News that it was not possible to demolish the facade with a machine as it would cause an uncontrolled collapse.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Graffiti, trash, trespassing and safety issues at the sprawling mall vexed local officials for so many years that they secured an injunction forcing the property owners to redevelop it or demolish it by August.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

With their latest lawsuit, Milstein and Bank are seeking a court order allowing them to demolish the house and compensation for the decline in property value after the city’s decision to declare it a monument.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would not demolish the Kennedy Center but hinted at major changes, a day after announcing he is closing the famed Washington arts venue for two years for renovations.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Nevertheless, in our own times Messer Niccolò Vitelli was seen to demolish two fortresses in Citta del Castello in order to hold that state.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli