to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), esp. on purpose; tear down; raze.

to put an end to; destroy; explode

The results of his research demolished many theories.

to lay waste to; ruin utterly

The fire demolished the area.

Informal . to devour completely

We simply demolished that turkey.

verb

build , construct , fix , produce , rebuild , repair , restore

verb

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