raze (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /reɪz/

Definition

To completely destroy a building, town, or other structure by knocking it down.

Examples

• The old factory was razed to make way for a new shopping mall.

• After the earthquake, many historic buildings in the city were razed.

• The invading army threatened to raze the entire village if their demands were not met.

Synonyms of raze

Words with a similar meaning to raze:

• demolish
• destroy
• level
• flatten

Antonyms of raze

Words with the opposite meaning to raze:

• build
• erect

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