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demolishes
Present Participle
demolishing
Past Tense
demolished
Past Participle
demolished
1
to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure
transitive
- The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development.
- The wrecking ball was used to demolish the abandoned building.
- The earthquake had the power to demolish poorly constructed houses.
- The city decided to demolish the unsafe bridge for public safety.
- The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding.
2
to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all
transitive
- He demolished the pizza in no time.
- The kids managed to demolish the entire cake.
- She can demolish a plate of spaghetti effortlessly.
- We decided to demolish the tacos at the food truck.
- Despite the large portion, he was able to demolish the burger.
Synonyms:
3
to achieve an overwhelming victory over a player or team
transitive
- Our team demolished their opponents with a final score of 10-0.
- The reigning champion demolished his challenger in straight sets.
- They demolished the other team in the final, winning by a record-breaking margin.
- The underdogs unexpectedly demolished the top-seeded players in a stunning upset.
- The home team demolished their rivals, dominating every aspect of the game.
Synonyms:
4
to completely eliminate or destroy something
transitive
- The new policy aims to demolish outdated practices in the workplace.
- The scandal demolished his chances of winning the election.
- His reckless actions demolished their trust in him.
- Over time, new technology has demolished many traditional industries.
- The harsh reality of the situation demolished her dreams of success.