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demolish

de.mol.ish \di-'ma:l-ish\ \-ish-m*nt\ vt [MF demoliss-, stem of demolir, 
   fr. L demoliri, fr. de-] + moliri to construct, fr. moles mass 1a: to tear 
   down : RAZE  1b: to break to pieces : SMASH  2a: to do away with : DESTROY  
   2b: to put into a very weak position  - de.mol.ish.er n