demolish

//dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ//
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Verb

demolishInfinitive
demolishPresent tense
demolishedPast tense
demolishedPast participle
demolishingPresent participle
demolishesThird-person singular
1

To completely destroy or tear down a building or other structure.

They demolished the old factory to build a new shopping center.

2

To defeat someone or something decisively and overwhelmingly.

Our team demolished the opponents 5-0 in the final match.

3

To eat food quickly and eagerly.

The hungry children demolished the pizza in minutes.