Raze: meaning, definitions and examples
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raze
[ reɪz ]
in a state of extreme anger
To raze means to completely destroy or level to the ground. It is often used in the context of buildings or structures being demolished or torn down.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old factory was razed to make way for a new shopping center.
- The hurricane razed the entire neighborhood, leaving nothing but rubble behind.
in a state of extreme anger
Raze can also mean to erase or wipe out completely. It is used to describe the act of removing something completely or eliminating it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dictator sought to raze all evidence of the previous regime's existence.
- She wanted to raze all memories of the painful past and start afresh.
Translations
Translations of the word "raze" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destruir
🇮🇳 नष्ट करना
🇩🇪 zerstören
🇮🇩 menghancurkan
🇺🇦 руйнувати
🇵🇱 zniszczyć
🇯🇵 破壊する
🇫🇷 détruire
🇪🇸 destruir
🇹🇷 yıkmak
🇰🇷 파괴하다
🇸🇦 يدمر
🇨🇿 zničit
🇸🇰 zničiť
🇨🇳 摧毁
🇸🇮 uničiti
🇮🇸 eyðileggja
🇰🇿 қирату
🇬🇪 განადგურება
🇦🇿 məhv etmək
🇲🇽 destruir
Word origin
The word 'raze' originated from Middle English 'rasen', which means 'to scrape, scratch, erase'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of 'destroy or level to the ground'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.