razed

[US]/reɪzd/
[UK]/reɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to completely destroy; to level to the ground; past tense and past participle of raze
adj.having been leveled or forgotten

Phrases & Collocations

razed to ground

razed buildings

razed village

razed city

razed structures

razed landscape

razed area

razed site

razed remains

razed heritage

Example Sentences

the old factory was razed to make way for a new shopping center.

after the fire, the building was completely razed.

the city council decided to have the abandoned house razed.

the historic site was razed despite public outcry.

the hurricane razed several homes in the coastal area.

they plan to raze the old stadium for a new sports complex.

the government razed the slums to build affordable housing.

many trees were razed to clear land for agriculture.

the ancient ruins were accidentally razed during construction.

the protesters were against the plan to raze the park.

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