demolished
word · lemma: demolish
Definition
Destroyed or torn down something, especially a building or structure, usually intentionally.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for buildings or large structures. Formal and often appears in news reports or official contexts. Do not confuse with 'destroyed', which is more general; 'demolished' implies intentional and complete removal.
Spanish: demoler - derribarPortuguese (BR): demolir - derrubar (construção)Portuguese (PT): demolir - deitar abaixoChinese (Simplified): 拆除 - 拆毁Chinese (Traditional): 拆除 - 拆毀Hindi: ध्वस्त किया - गिरा दियाArabic: هدمBengali: ধ্বংস করা - ভেঙে ফেলাRussian: снесён - разрушен (здание)Japanese: 取り壊されたVietnamese: phá dỡ - phá hủy (công trình)Korean: 철거되다 - 완전히 부수다Turkish: yıkıldı - yıkmakUrdu: مسمار کرنا - گرا دیناIndonesian: dihancurkan - dibongkar
Example Sentences
The old school was demolished last year.
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The workers demolished the wall quickly.
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The building was demolished to make way for a park.
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They demolished the old factory in just two days.
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The stadium was demolished after the team moved to a new city.
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All the houses on that street were demolished to widen the road.
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