Raze

[reɪz] or [rez]

Definition

(n.) A Shakespearean word (used once) supposed to mean the same as race, a root.

(v. t.) To erase; to efface; to obliterate.

(v. t.) To subvert from the foundation; to lay level with the ground; to overthrow; to destroy; to demolish.

Checker: Pamela

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Overthrow, demolish, subvert, destroy, ruin.

Edited by Alexander

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Demolish, level, prostrate, overthrow, dismantle, subvert, reduce, ruin,destroy, debase

ANT:Raise, erect, build, rear, repair, restore

Checked by Angelique

Definition

v.t. to lay level with the ground: to overthrow: to destroy.

n. a swinging fence in a water-course to prevent the passage of cattle.

n. (Shak.). Same as Race (3).

Checker: Percy