Definition of Demolish

to destroy something, usually by tearing it down

Examples of Demolish in a sentence

Protesters chained themselves to the old church in an attempt to stop the construction crew from being able to demolish it.  🔊

The city has threatened to demolish the couple’s run-down home if they didn’t clean the place up.  🔊

A machine was used to demolish the car, crumpling it into a compact metal box.  🔊

The railroad workers stared at the boulder for a long time, trying to decide the best way to demolish with explosives.  🔊

Onlookers watched in shock as the angry wife used a hammer to demolish her husband’s shiny red sports car.  🔊

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