demolish
/dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/verb
To defeat or consume utterly (as a theory, belief or opponent).
Example sentence
- “They demolished the old mill and put up four townhouses.”
Featured as word of the day on August 13, 2028.
Related words
demotionAn act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.demiseA person's death, or the end or failure of something.demureReserved, modest, and shy.demeanorThe social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.denoteTo indicate; to mark.delveTo dig the ground, especially with a shovel.