Demolished

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of demolish form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    torn down and broken up wordnet

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destroyeddismantledrazed

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"Since the mid-20th century, the number of hutongs in Beijing has dropped dramatically as they are demolished to make way for new roads and buildings."

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