demolish

/dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/verb

To knock down and completely destroy a building or other structure.

Example sentences

“The city demolished the old stadium last summer.”
“They plan to demolish the factory and build apartments.”
“The bridge was demolished in a controlled explosion.”

Figuratively you can demolish an argument or an opponent, and informally a plate of food.

Synonyms for demolish

tear down
knock down
raze
destroy
flatten

Antonyms

build
construct
erect

Related words

obliterateTo destroy something so completely that nothing remains.demotionA move down to a lower position, rank, or level.demiseThe death of a person, or the point at which something comes to an end or collapses.demureQuiet, modest, and a little shy in manner.demeanorThe outward manner typical of a person, shown through things like body language and facial expressions.denoteTo be a sign of something; to show or mark it.