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Meaning of the word demolish in English

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demolish

US /dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɑː.lɪʃ/
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Verb

1.

pull or knock down (a building)

Example:
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The old factory was demolished to make way for new apartments.
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They plan to demolish the entire block.
Synonym:
destroyknock downpull downtear downdismantlerazelevelflattenwrecksmash
2.

conclusively defeat (a team or opponent) in a game or contest

Example:
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Our team demolished the opposition with a score of 5-0.
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The champion demolished his challenger in the first round.
Synonym:
defeatoverwhelmcrushroutthrashtrounceannihilatedestroywipe outsmash
3.

eat (food) very quickly

Example:
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He demolished the entire pizza in minutes.
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The kids demolished the plate of cookies.
Synonym:
devourgobblegorgewolfguzzleconsumeeat quicklypolish offfinish offscarf down
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