de·mol·ish 
/dɪˈmɑ:lɪʃ/ verb
de·mol·ish·es; de·mol·ished; de·mol·ish·ing /dɪˈmɑ:lɪʃ/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to destroy (a building, bridge, etc.) : to forcefully tear down or take apart (a structure)
▪ The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot. ▪ Tons of explosives were used to demolish the building. ▪ The town hopes to restore the old theater rather than have it demolished.
b : to damage (something) so that it cannot be repaired
▪ The car was demolished in the accident. — often used figuratively ▪ His professional reputation was demolished [=ruined] by the scandal. ▪ The research demolished several myths about the disease. ▪ Her study demolished a theory that had gone unquestioned for years. 2 informal : to eat all of (something) quickly
▪ We demolished [=devoured] the pie in only a few minutes. 3 informal : to defeat (a person or team) easily or completely
▪ They demolished the other team 51–7.
▪ The old factory was demolished to make way for a new parking lot. ▪ Tons of explosives were used to demolish the building. ▪ The town hopes to restore the old theater rather than have it demolished.
b : to damage (something) so that it cannot be repaired
▪ The car was demolished in the accident. — often used figuratively ▪ His professional reputation was demolished [=ruined] by the scandal. ▪ The research demolished several myths about the disease. ▪ Her study demolished a theory that had gone unquestioned for years.
▪ We demolished [=devoured] the pie in only a few minutes.
▪ They demolished the other team 51–7.
