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How do you spell Demolish?

Correct spelling

demolish

Remember: DEMOLish ends like 'abolish' - both tear things down completely.

Why is demolish spelled this way?

From Latin demoliri, to tear down. DE (down) + MOLIRI (to build). To demolish is to un-build — construction reversed, structures returned to rubble.

Common misspellings of demolish

demoleshdemollishdemolichdemmolish

Example

The city council voted to demolish the abandoned warehouse next month.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell demolish?+
The correct spelling is "demolish". Remember: DEMOLish ends like 'abolish' - both tear things down completely.
Is it demolesh or demolish?+
The correct spelling is "demolish", not "demolesh".

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