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tears down

VERB

demolish, raze

Synonyms

WEAK

annihilate bulldoze crush decimate devastate devour dilapidate disassemble dismantle flatten knock down level obliterate pulverize ruin smash take apart total trash wipe off the map wreck

Example Sentences

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It’s the softness that falls across Clooney’s face in this scene that tears down the wall between Jay Kelly and George Clooney.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2025

As part of their work to remove debris and level lots for rebuilding, the Army Corps tears down everything left standing on a property.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

"I didn’t want to be someone who tears down this girl for something that was a mistake," Kelley says, adding she feels "responsible for giving exposure".

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024

Bystanders and former residents watch from afar as construction equipment tears down the structure.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Beside me, Lagurie’s woman, Marie, stand praying, tears down her face, the baby pulling at her breast.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple