Razing: meaning, definitions and examples

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razing

[ ˈreɪzɪŋ ]

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destruction

To completely destroy or demolish a building or structure.

Synonyms

demolish, destroy, level

Examples of usage

They are razing the old factory to make room for a new shopping center.
The government is razing illegal settlements in the city.

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criticism

To harshly criticize or condemn something or someone.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, slam

Examples of usage

The film critics are razing the director's latest movie.
She was razing her colleague's work during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "razing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrasamento

🇮🇳 विनाश

🇩🇪 Nivellierung

🇮🇩 meratakan

🇺🇦 зрівнювання

🇵🇱 wyrównanie

🇯🇵 平坦にすること

🇫🇷 nivellement

🇪🇸 nivelación

🇹🇷 düzleme

🇰🇷 평탄화

🇸🇦 تسوية

🇨🇿 vyrovnání

🇸🇰 vyrovnanie

🇨🇳 夷平

🇸🇮 izravnava

🇮🇸 jöfnun

🇰🇿 тегістеу

🇬🇪 გასწორება

🇦🇿 hamarlama

🇲🇽 nivelación

Word origin

The word 'razing' originates from the Middle English word 'rasen', which means to demolish or tear down. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term is often associated with the destruction of buildings or structures, and it carries a sense of forceful and complete removal.