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Meaning of demolishes
The primary meaning of the word "demolishes" is to completely destroy or tear down something, often in a violent or dramatic manner.
Etymology of demolishes
The word "demolishes" originates from the Latin words "de" meaning "down" or "away" and "mollis" meaning "to bring down" or "to throw down"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of tearing down buildings or structures, and later expanding to include figurative uses such as destroying ideas or arguments
Synonyms
destroys
annihilates
ravages
devastates
dismantles
tears down
obliterates
eradicates
extinguishes
abolishes
dismantles
demolishes
ruins
devastates
shatters
smashes
pulverizes
flattens
razes
lays waste
wrecks
topples
levels
implodes
explodes
disintegrates
fragments
fractures
splinters
crushes
quashes
annihilates
eradicates
effaces
expunges
extirpates
Definitions
- To completely destroy or tear down a building or other structure
- * To completely destroy or refute an idea, argument, or theory
- * To utterly defeat or overwhelm someone or something
Usage Examples
- The wrecking ball demolishes the old building to make way for a new development
- * The critic's scathing review demolishes the author's argument
- * The team demolishes their opponents in the championship game
Antonyms
builds
constructs
repairs
restores
renovates
preserves
conserves
saves
protects
defends
upholds
supports
strengthens
reinforces
rebuilds
reconstructs
revitalizes
rejuvenates
renews
revives
revamps
refurbishes
maintains