Synonyms for

Razed

Verb / reɪzd / Another word for razed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to completely destroy or tear down

Synonyms & similar words

pulldown raise level demolished raze dismantle rase takedown teardown dismantled demolished destroyed leveled flattened erased annihilated obliterated crushed dismantled ruined devastated decimated extinguished eradicated cleared removed

Example sentences

  1. The bulldozer razed the old house.
  2. The hurricane razed the entire town.
  3. The city council decided to raze the old shopping mall.
  4. The army razed the enemy's camp.
  5. The construction workers razed the old bridge.

Quotes

  • All great constructions are made through mighty efforts of destruction. - Gaston Bachelard
  • Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu
  • In every crisis lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein

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