Synonyms of demolished

demolished 1 of 2

adjective

as in destroyed

Related Words

• destroyed
• ruined
• wrecked
• devastated
• pulverized
• collapsed
• damaged
• mutilated
• disintegrated
• imploded
• mangled
• cracked
• split
• obliterated
• splintered
• ruinate
• exploded
• dynamited
• defaced
• extirpated
• wiped out
• blasted
• eradicated
• smashed
• broken
• exterminated
• shattered
• detonated
• busted
• fragile
• fractured
• fragmented
• breakable
• brittle
• slivered
• frangible
• frail
• delicate

Dissimilar Words

• repaired
• unbroken
• reconstructed
• fixed
• healed
• mended
• patched
• rebuilt
• unbreakable
• infrangible

demolished

2 of 2

verb

past tense of demolish

1

as in razed

to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces

developers demolished the old warehouse to make room for the new shopping mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destroyed
• razed
• smashed
• ruined
• wrecked
• tore down
• unbuilt
• leveled
• pulled down
• finished
• dynamited
• flattened
• overturned
• obliterated
• ravaged
• decimated
• abolished
• devastated
• eradicated
• pulverized
• annihilated
• wasted
• wiped out
• extirpated
• dissolved
• crushed
• devoured
• blew up
• totaled
• scourged
• dashed
• unmade
• cracked up
• did in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• built
• constructed
• erected
• raised
• restored
• put up
• renewed
• created
• rebuilt
• made
• formed
• manufactured
• renovated
• shaped
• fabricated
• forged
• fashioned

2

as in ruined

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of

most of the buildings in the town had been demolished in the bombing raid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destroyed
• ruined
• shattered
• wrecked
• devastated
• smashed
• damaged
• razed
• overcame
• eroded
• wasted
• annihilated
• extinguished
• decimated
• pulverized
• marred
• dismantled
• vaporized
• ravaged
• desolated
• creamed
• defeated
• crippled
• totaled
• crushed
• removed
• wracked
• killed
• tore down
• rubbed out
• pulled down
• nuked
• blasted
• injured
• broke
• did in
• disintegrated
• subdued
• deteriorated
• conquered
• dissolved
• dynamited
• mutilated
• licked
• trimmed
• harmed
• gutted
• whipped
• clobbered
• obliterated
• thrashed
• defaced
• disfigured
• prevailed (over)
• impaired
• spoiled
• trounced
• swept (away)
• surmounted
• mastered
• routed
• eradicated
• mangled
• scotched
• won (against)
• triumphed (over)
• bested
• dilapidated
• vandalized
• overmatched
• disassembled
• wore (away)
• assassinated
• liquidated
• vitiated
• slaughtered
• plundered
• sacked
• murdered
• looted
• washed out
• exterminated
• scoured
• expunged
• extirpated
• blew up
• beat
• wiped out
• trashed
• executed
• trampled
• despoiled
• drubbed
• pillaged
• undid
• walloped
• stamped (out)
• massacred
• effaced
• took down
• blotted out
• dispatched
• butchered
• felled
• rooted (out)
• unbuilt
• cut down
• zapped
• snuffed (out)
• killed off
• skunked
• overbore
• unmade
• took out
• mowed (down)
• slew
• havocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• built
• constructed
• erected
• set up
• repaired
• raised
• created
• reared
• fixed
• put up
• made
• produced
• invented
• formed
• manufactured
• established
• assembled
• shaped
• founded
• organized
• fashioned
• fabricated
• forged
• molded
• revamped
• preserved
• constituted
• framed
• reconditioned
• patched
• protected
• instituted
• mended
• brought about
• doctored
• saved
• rebuilt
• restored
• reconstructed
• renovated
• remodeled
• conserved
• fathered

3

as in shattered

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

terrorists used a powerful pipe bomb to demolish the concrete wall around the compound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shattered
• smashed
• destroyed
• blew
• exploded
• blasted
• burst
• popped
• detonated
• blew up
• wrecked
• decimated
• ruined
• annihilated
• dynamited
• fragmented
• splintered
• discharged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapsed
• imploded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demolished

Verb

This caused immediate backlash, particularly as the East Wing was recently demolished during ongoing renovation work. —Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 May 2026

There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984. —Natalia Torija, Curbed, 14 May 2026

Playing in Cincinnati, just about 100 miles away from his hometown of Louisville, Daylen Lile demolished a home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday to help the Washington Nationals earn an 8-7 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds. —Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 14 May 2026

The Orchard Street building, which is about 3,000 square feet, has been demolished to its shell. —Michael Deeds updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026

The transformation began in February when crews completely demolished the station's previous set to make room for what engineers describe as the future of television news. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 May 2026

Construction officials said the existing ticketing area in the old terminal will be demolished, and the baggage area will be reconfigured into offices for airport administration. —Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 12 May 2026

Trump demolished the East Wing of the White House and started construction of the ballroom without authorization from Congress last fall. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026

The facility was demolished in 1960 to make way for a city water plant extension. —Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026