1. completely destroys or demolishes a building or structure
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘raze’

Examples

• The city razes old buildings to make room for new development.
• The construction company razes the abandoned warehouse next week.
• Fire razes the entire block of houses.
• The developer razes the shopping mall to build apartments.
• Heavy machinery razes the condemned structure.
• The hurricane razes coastal homes along the shore.