verb as in strong fondness

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degrade, dismantle, demolish, wreck

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Example Sentences

Example:The lack of maintenance will degrade the building's foundation.

Definition:to lower in quality or position; to cause to deteriorate or worsen.

From degrade

Example:The factory decided to dismantle the old machinery and replace it with new technology.

Definition:to take apart or break into pieces, especially in order to remove or destroy.

From dismantle

Example:The old building had to be demolished to make way for a new housing development.

Definition:to tear down, ruin, or destroy completely.

From demolish

Example:The hurricane wrecked the island, destroying many of the buildings.

Definition:to destroy or ruin completely; to wreck a ship, car, etc.

From wreck