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- 1. pull or knock down (a building): "the house was demolished to make way for the shopping centre" Similar Opposite
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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.
: to strip of any pretense of merit or credence. demolished her debate opponents. demolish a stereotype. demolisher noun. demolishment. di-ˈmä-lish-mənt.
If you demolish someone's ideas or arguments, you prove that they are completely wrong or unreasonable.
Demolish definition: to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze.. See examples of DEMOLISH used in a sentence.
Demolish means “completely destroy,” as a wrecking ball might demolish a building, or as hanging out with one’s parents might, supposedly, demolish a teenager’s reputation. In casual speech, demolish can also mean “devour,” as a group of hungry teenagers might demolish a pizza.
demolish something to pull or knock down a building; to destroy something. The factory is due to be demolished next year. The old slums are being demolished to make way for a new housing project. The car had skidded across the road and demolished part of the wall.
DEMOLISH meaning: 1. to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else: 2. to…. Learn more.