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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