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unbuild

verb un·build \ˌən-ˈbild\
un·built\-ˈbilt\un·build·ing

Definition of UNBUILD

transitive verb
:  to pull down :  demolish, raze
intransitive verb
:  to destroy something
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First Known Use of UNBUILD

circa 1608

Related to UNBUILD

Synonyms
level, pull down, raze, tear down, demolish

Rhymes with UNBUILD

Brynhild, engild, gold-filled, goodwilled, rebuild, road-killed, self-willed, tendriled, unskilled, upbuild, wergild

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