Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who pulls or throws down; one who destroys or lays waste.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who, or that which, demolishes.
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- noun One who
demolishes .
Etymologies
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Examples
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She is a brilliantly precise (and often slyly funny) demolisher of exaggerated claims (both in popular literature and research papers) about the hormone oxytocin, mirror neurons, "genes for" behaviours, "innate" capacities, or the functions of particular brain structures.
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As a self-described "builder and demolisher," Mark Bradford is responsible for a rare blend of urban life and transcendent art.
Own a Piece of Art History: Mark Bradford Merchant Posters 2010
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“So destructive has its efficiency been made that it may almost be termed a peace preserver rather than a demolisher,” the Washington Post declared.
The Gun C. J. Chivers 2010
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An instinctive demolisher, he inspected the vast wreckage around him at the end of his presidency and decided to go with a bang – this time in Gaza.
Bush, As He Leaves 2009
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Oh my god the Twins are dead :P Yes that is them facing against demolisher
Six New Photos From Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | /Film 2009
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Action/Adventure, Paramount Pictures, Poster, Sci-Fi, Sequels, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen josh what are you talking about? the autobots don't get much help while the decepticons get megatron back, demolisher, and the constructicons...not to mention the fallen. vittorio this is gonna be awsome!
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"They've been much more leader than demolisher," McDougall says.
Mr. Freeze: How Julian Bayley Turns Ice Cubes Into Ice Castles 2008
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The theater's since demolisher but Carol has one of its doors in her Montecito home's media room.
Archive 2008-11-01 2008
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The theater's since demolisher but Carol has one of its doors in her Montecito home's media room.
Franklin Avenue 2008
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"They've been much more leader than demolisher," McDougall says.
Mr. Freeze: How Julian Bayley Turns Ice Cubes Into Ice Castles 2008
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