What is demolish? How to use in English

The word "demolish" has its roots in the 14th century. It comes from the Old French word "demolir," which is derived from "de-" (meaning "down" or "away") and "molir" (meaning "to knock down" or "to build"). Initially, the word meant to pull down a building, usually by demolishing it to make way for a new structure. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the destruction or destruction of anything, including ideas, reputations, or relationships. In the 16th century, the word gained a sense of completeness or thoroughness, implying that something was not only destroyed but also utterly annihilated. Today, we use "demolish" to describe not just physical destruction but also the discrediting or discrediting of someone or something.