English Synonym Finder

demolish

Definitions

To pull or knock down a building or structure.

To completely defeat or destroy something, such as an argument, theory, or opponent.

Examples

The city council decided to demolish the old, dilapidated warehouse to make room for a new park.

The professional boxer managed to demolish his opponent in the very first round of the match.

Heavy machinery was brought in to demolish the unsafe structure before it could collapse on its own.

Synonyms

destroy raze level flatten wreck dismantle annihilate

Antonyms

build construct erect create assemble repair restore