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demolish

/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/

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verb

-ishes; -ished; -ishing

[+ obj] to destroy (a building, bridge, etc.) :to forcefully tear down or take apart (a structure)

The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot.

Tons of explosives were used to demolish the building.

The town hopes to restore the old theater rather than have it demolished.

to damage (something) so that it cannot be repaired

The car was demolished in the accident. - often used figuratively

His professional reputation was demolished [=ruined] by the scandal.

The research demolished several myths about the disease.

Her study demolished a theory that had gone unquestioned for years.

informal :to eat all of (something) quickly

We demolished [=devoured] the pie in only a few minutes.

informal :to defeat (a person or team) easily or completely

They demolished the other team 51-7.