Demolish

Synonyms of demolish

• ruin
• destroy
• wreck

Antonyms of demolish

• construct
• build
• repair

Collocations of demolish

building

Frequency: 80 %

The developers decided to demolish the old building to make way for a new skyscraper.

structure

Frequency: 70 %

The demolition crew used explosives to bring down the old structure.

house

Frequency: 65 %

The abandoned house was scheduled to be demolished due to safety concerns.

wall

Frequency: 50 %

The wrecking ball was used to demolish the brick wall.

bridge

Frequency: 45 %

The old bridge was demolished to make way for a new, wider one.

Idiomatic Expressions for demolish

• Phrase: Demolish a building
  Meaning: To completely destroy a building or structure.
  Usage: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new apartment complex.