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raze

verb

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Meaning

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To completely destroy or demolish a building or place.

Example Sentence

The construction crew was hired to raze the old factory before building new apartments.

Usage Note

Used to describe the complete destruction of structures, often by force or demolition. It implies a thorough and irreversible removal of a building or settlement.