tear down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive): 1. To deliberately destroy a structure, especially a building, by pulling it apart or causing it to collapse. 2. To demolish or raze completely. Usage The verb "tear down" is used to describe the intentional and complete destruction of a man-made structure. It implies a forceful action resulting in the structure being reduced to rubble or a vacant lot. It is often...