The meaning of DEMOLISH is tear down, raze. How to use demolish in a sentence.

DEMOLISHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of demolish 2. to completely destroy a building, especially in…. Learn more.

1. To tear down or break apart the structure of; raze. See Synonyms at destroy. 2. To do away with completely; put an end to: The opposing team's home run demolished any hopes we had …

DEMOLISH definition: to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze. See examples of demolish used in a sentence.

When a building is demolished, it is knocked down, often because it is old or dangerous. The storm demolished many buildings.

demolish something to show that an idea or theory is completely wrong. A recent book has demolished this theory. He has successfully demolished the opposition's arguments. demolish …

to destroy or tear down (a building): They are going to demolish the old apartment building where I grew up. destroy: Those arguments will demolish anything his lawyer has to say. raze. …

demolished definition: torn down and broken up. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

His professional reputation was demolished [= ruined] by the scandal. The research demolished several myths about the disease. Her study demolished a theory that had gone unquestioned …

Demolish means “completely destroy,” as a wrecking ball might demolish a building, or as hanging out with one’s parents might, supposedly, demolish a teenager’s reputation.