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demolish

[dɪˈmɒlɪʃ]

demolish Definition

  • 1to completely destroy a building or other structure
  • 2to defeat someone easily in a game, competition, or argument

Using demolish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demolish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old factory was demolished to make way for a new shopping center.

  • Example

    The team demolished their opponents with a score of 5-0.

  • Example

    She completely demolished his argument with her counterpoints.

demolish Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for demolish

Idioms Using demolish

  • demolish someone/something out of the water

    to defeat someone or something completely and decisively

    Example

    The new product line completely demolished the competition out of the water.

  • to completely overhaul or start over from scratch

    Example

    After the disastrous launch of their new product, the company decided to demolish and rebuild their marketing strategy.

  • to defeat an opponent or opposing team with ease

    Example

    The home team demolished the opposition with a final score of 7-1.

Phrases with demolish

  • demolition job

    a thorough and complete destruction of something

    Example

    The demolition job on the old building was completed in just a few hours.

  • demolition derby

    a motorsport event in which drivers compete by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another

    Example

    The annual demolition derby at the county fair is always a crowd favorite.

  • demolition squad

    a group of people who are responsible for demolishing buildings or other structures

    Example

    The demolition squad arrived early in the morning to begin tearing down the old hotel.

Origins of demolish

from French 'démolir', from Latin 'demoliri', from 'de-' (down) + 'moliri' (build)

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Summary: demolish in Brief

The verb 'demolish' [dɪˈmɒlɪʃ] means to completely destroy a building or other structure, as in 'The old factory was demolished to make way for a new shopping center.' It can also refer to defeating someone easily in a game, competition, or argument, as in 'She completely demolished his argument with her counterpoints.' 'Demolish' extends into phrases like 'demolition job,' and idioms like 'demolish and rebuild,' denoting a complete overhaul, and 'demolish the opposition,' implying a decisive victory.