Demolish

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/

Demolish (verb)

  1. To pull down or break a building so it cannot be used.
  2. To cause serious damage to something until it is ruined or no longer works.
  3. To strongly show that an idea, plan, or claim is wrong, so it loses support.

Examples

  • The workers demolished the old building safely.
  • The city demolished the building to make space for a park.