demolish
verb (used with object)
to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze.
demolisher
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a word derived from
demolish.
Example Sentences
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Ventura wave demolisher Bobby Martinez has joined the Reef apparel team.
From Time Magazine Archive
Naturally, the first person I see is the peanut himself, my number one bro, demolisher of Oreos: Simon Spier.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
And the demolisher of dreams and dwellings was the ticker, that instead of golden jokes was now clicking financial death.
From The Tipster 1901, From "Wall Street Stories" by Lefevre, Edwin
For instance, we call to mind the clergyman who makes a specialty of going from place to place as a successful debt demolisher.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
Was frequently ill, a poor sleeper, toy demolisher, throat exerciser, nurse distractor, and a general nuisance.
From Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Gordon, Irwin Leslie
