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verb
- 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.
1. a. : tear down, raze. demolish a building. b. : to break to pieces : smash. His car was demolished in the accident. 2. a. : to do away with : destroy. a filibuster which would effectively demolish the issue Current Biography. … a performance so awkward and apathetic it instantly appeared to demolish any chance of restoring her declining career …
If you demolish someone's ideas or arguments, you prove that they are completely wrong or unreasonable. Our intention was to demolish the rumours that have surrounded him. [ VERB noun ]
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 meaning: 1. to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else: 2. to…. Learn more.
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 definition: 1. to destroy something such as a building: 2. to show that an idea or argument is wrong: . Learn more.