demolish meaning and definition

DEMOLISH verb

Definition of demolish (verb)

1. destroy completely
   • "the wrecking ball demolished the building"; "demolish your enemies"; "pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand"
   • synonyms: pulverise, pulverize
2. humiliate or depress completely
   • "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"; "The death of her son smashed her"
   • synonyms: crush, smash
3. defeat soundly
   • "The home team demolished the visitors"
   • synonyms: destroy