Verb raze has 1 sense

1. level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down - tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"
   --₁ is one way to destroy, destruct
   

   Derived forms: noun razing1, noun razing2

   Sample sentences:
   Somebody ----s something
   Something ----s something
   

Term: Raze

Definition

(verb)

To completely destroy or demolish a building or structure.

Senses

• Sense: Popular Usage

  To raze means to level a building to the ground, often to make room for something new or due to its irreparable condition.

  Example Sentence 1: The old factory was razed to make way for a new shopping mall.

  Example Sentence 2: After the fire, the house had to be razed as it was uninhabitable.

• Sense: Local Usage

  In local slang, to raze can also refer to defeating someone or something entirely.

  Example Sentence 1: The soccer team was so strong, they razed their opponents in every match.

  Example Sentence 2: With her exceptional singing skills, she razed the competition at the talent show.

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