demolishing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

Definition

To completely destroy a building or other structure, often intentionally.

Examples

• The city council decided to demolish the unsafe old factory to make way for new apartments.

• It took several weeks for the construction crew to demolish the entire shopping mall.

• After the earthquake, many damaged buildings had to be demolished for safety reasons.

Synonyms of demolishing

Words with a similar meaning to demolishing:

• destroy
• raze
• dismantle
• wreck

Antonyms of demolishing

Words with the opposite meaning to demolishing:

• build
• construct

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