Demolish (verb)

1. To destroy completely; tear down.
2. To defeat decisively in a competition or fight.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french démolir or italian demolire, from de- (expressing reversal) + molire "to grind", from latin mola "millstone". the original sense was "grind to powder", later "destroy completely".

Examples:

1. The old building was demolished to make way for a new one.
2. The team demolished their opponents in the final game.
3. They demolished the wall to make room for a new extension.
4. The storm demolished several houses in the neighborhood.
5. She demolished his argument with facts and logic.