Synonyms and antonyms of To destroy a building or structure in British Thesaurus

pull down ()

to destroy a building, especially because it is very old or dangerous

tear down ()

to destroy or remove a structure or part of a structure

wreck (verb)

to severely damage or destroy a vehicle or building

raze (verb)

to completely destroy a building or town

demolish (verb)

to deliberately destroy a building

demolish (verb)

to destroy a building or other structure by accident

knock down ()

to deliberately destroy a building or wall

level (verb)

to destroy a building or group of buildings

gut (verb)

to destroy the inside of a building or vehicle

condemn (verb)

to order something such as a building or machine to be destroyed because it is not safe