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razing

/ˈreɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does razing mean?

verb

The act of destroying or demolishing something, especially a building. The act of reducing something to ashes or rubble.

Example

"The city council voted to raze the old factory to make way for a new development."

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