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raze

verb

/reɪz/

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

raze to the ground

demolish, destroy, flatten, annihilate

build, construct

raze to the ground, raze buildings, raze entire city

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil