verb as in strong fondness

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demolish, ruin, collapse, reduce, decompose

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Example Sentences

Example:The new policy led to the demolition of the old structure.

Definition:To completely destroy or break down something

From demolish

Example:The storm ruined the warehouse and its contents beyond repair.

Definition:To destroy or damage something beyond repair

From ruin

Example:The recent scandal caused the company's reputation to collapse.

Definition:To break down or come apart suddenly; to fail

From collapse

Example:The new tax laws were aimed at reducing the burden on small businesses.

Definition:To bring to a lower level, less intense, or to a new form

From reduce

Example:The leftover food began to decompose in the heat.

Definition:To break down into component parts or elements

From decompose