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bulldozes

/ˈbʊlˌdoʊzɪz/ /ˈbʊlˌdoʊzəz/

Meanings
verb
To destroy with a bulldozer.

Examples :

"The construction company bulldozes old buildings to make space for new ones. "
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Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration conjunction

conjunction noun

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

The act of joining, or condition of being joined.

"The conjunction of the two roads created a traffic jam. "

Illustration impatient

impatient adjective

/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

Restless and intolerant of delays.

"The student was impatient because the teacher was running late for class. "

Illustration intimidate

intimidate verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

Illustration suggestion

suggestion noun

/səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/

Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration intimidation

intimidation noun

/ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃn/

The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated

"The teacher's harsh tone and constant criticism created an atmosphere of intimidation in the classroom. "

Illustration bulldozer

bulldozer noun

/ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/

A tractor with an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.

"The construction crew used a bulldozer to clear the overgrown area near the school playground. "

Illustration bulldozing

bulldozing verb

/ˈbʊlˌdoʊzɪŋ/ /ˈbʊlˌdoʊzɪn/

To destroy with a bulldozer.

"The construction crew bulldozed the old playground to make room for a new parking lot. "

Illustration forcefully

forcefully adverb

/ˈfɔːrsfəli/ /ˈfɔːrsfʊli/

With either physical of coercive force; in a forceful manner; vigorously; powerfully.

"The wind blew the door shut forcefully, making everyone jump. "

Illustration buildings

buildings noun

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."