to tear down; demolish; level to the ground

to raze a row of old buildings.

to shave or scrape off.

verb

build , construct

verb

batter , blow down , bomb , break down , bulldoze , capsize , cast down , crash , decimate , delete , demolish , destroy , dynamite , efface , erase , expunge , extinguish , extirpate , fell , level , mow down , obliterate , overthrow , overturn , pull down , reduce , remove , rub out * , ruin , scatter , scratch out , smash , spill , strike out , subvert , tear down , tear up , throw down , topple , total , unbuild , undo , unmake , upset , wipe out , wrack , wreck , zap * , dismantle , knock down , pulverize , flatten , rase , scrape , scratch , shave