demolishing

(noun) complete destruction of a building. Synonyms: razing, leveling, tearing down.

(verb) destroy completely. Synonyms: demolish, pulverize, pulverise. Examples: "The wrecking ball demolished the building." "Demolish your enemies." "Pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand."

(verb) humiliate or depress completely. Synonyms: crush, smash, demolish. Examples: "She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation." "The death of her son smashed her."

(verb) defeat soundly. Synonyms: demolish, destroy. Example: "The home team demolished the visitors."