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demolish

UK
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/
US
/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/

Translations

demolishverb
demolished
Past Simple
demolished
Past Participle
demolishing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/
US
/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
réfuterSurtout pour une argumentation ou une théorie.
The scientist demolished the opposing theory with compelling evidence.
Le scientifique a réfuté la théorie adverse avec des preuves convaincantes.
écraserAu sens figuré, pour une victoire nette ou une défaite humiliante.
The home team demolished their rivals with a score of 5-0.
L'équipe locale a écrasé ses rivaux sur le score de 5 à 0.
The old factory was demolished to make way for a new shopping center.
L'ancienne usine a été démolie pour laisser place à un nouveau centre commercial.
Additional translations
dévorerFamilier, pour manger très vite et avec appétit.
Synonyms
destroy
tear down
wreck
ruin
level
razed
dismantle
disassemble
Antonyms
construct
build

Definitions

demolishverb
To destroy or tear down a building or structure.
The old factory was demolished to make way for a new shopping center.
To defeat or beat someone decisively in a competition or contest.
The home team demolished their rivals with a score of 5-0.
To refute or disprove an argument or theory completely.
The scientist demolished the opposing theory with compelling evidence.
To eat or consume something quickly, completely, and with great enthusiasm (informal).
He demolished an entire pizza in under five minutes.
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