leveling

(noun) changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface. Synonyms: grading.

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

(noun) the act of making equal or uniform. Synonyms: equalization, equalisation.

(verb) aim at. Synonyms: level. Example: "Level criticism or charges at somebody."

(verb) tear down so as to make flat with the ground. Synonyms: level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down. Example: "The building was levelled."

(verb) make level or straight. Synonyms: flush, level, even out, even. Example: "Level the ground."

(verb) direct into a position for use. Synonyms: charge, level, point. Examples: "Point a gun." "He charged his weapon at me."

(verb) talk frankly with; lay it on the line. Synonyms: level. Example: "I have to level with you."

(verb) become level or even. Synonyms: level, level off. Example: "The ground levelled off."