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demolish
verb
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Divide demolish into syllables:

de · mol · ish

How to pronounce demolish:

Definition of demolish:

demolish (verb):
tear down, raze
destroy completely.
to tear down or break up (buildings)

Synonyms for demolish:

destructobliterateflattentrashdestroywreckravageruinfinishdismantle
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