demolishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun complete destruction of a building
    tearing down; leveling; razing.
  2. verb destroy completely
    demolish; pulverise; pulverize.
    • the wrecking ball demolished the building
    • demolish your enemies
    • pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand
  3. verb humiliate or depress completely
    crush; smash; demolish.
    • She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation
    • The death of her son smashed her
  4. verb defeat soundly
    demolish; destroy.
    • The home team demolished the visitors

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