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To completely destroy a building. Defeat soundly; Destroy something completely; Humiliate or depress completely.

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Usage examples (35)
  • She helped me "demolish" our dining room this November to begin its remodel.
  • Spurs look to win backing for controversial plans to 'demolish' Olympic stadium
  • The Chinese character for "demolish" looms above a soon-to-be construction site for new housing units.
  • Recyclable House If Ken Ortiz has his way, no one in Chicago will ever simply "demolish" a building again.
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