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raze Synonyms
Another word for raze
Choosing another word for raze depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To completely destroy or level a building, town, or other structure to the ground.
Usage Example
"The city council voted to demolish the abandoned factory to make way for a new public park."
Strongest
demolish
level
tear down
pull down
knock down
flatten
Strong
destroy
obliterate
bulldoze
wreck
• verb (Context 2)
To scrape, shave, or erase something from a surface or from memory (archaic or literary).
Usage Example
"No passage of time could erase the memory of those formative years from his mind."
Strongest
erase
efface
Strong
expunge
wipe out
blot out
eradicate
Opposites of raze
The opposite of raze shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
construct
build
erect
raise
put up
inscribe
rebuild
engrave
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Raze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/raze