Meaning & use
raze
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To completely destroy a building or town, typically by demolishing it to the ground.
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The old factory was razed to make way for a new apartment complex.
Enemy forces razed the village during the invasion.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'raise' despite meaning nearly the opposite; 'raze' always means to tear down completely.
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